The Informer
by Liam O'Flaherty
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
British Publishers Guild; Jonathan Cape, 1949. Paperback. Good. 1949. First Edition Thus. 192 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages are mildly tanned. Notable cracking to rear hinge, with mildly loose rear cover. Previous owner's inscription to first page and reverse of front cover. Mild droplet staining to text block edges. Paper cover has mild edge wear with mild corner curling. Moderate tanning to spine and to cover edges. Notable scratching and marking to covers.
Synopsis
A tale of temptation, betrayal, and reprisal, this powerful novel is set in the aftermath of the Irish Civil War. It tells of Gypo Nolan, who informs on a wanted comrade. The source of the Academy Award-winning film directed by John Ford. Preface by Denis Donoghue.
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Details
- Bookseller
- World of Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1706200508CAB
- Title
- The Informer
- Author
- Liam O'Flaherty
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- British Publishers Guild; Jonathan Cape
- Date Published
- 1949
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- Text Block
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- Hinge
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- Spine
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- Edges
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