PIRATES OF VENUS

Bookseller

John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

31162

Title

PIRATES OF VENUS

Author

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Book Condition

Used - Some toning to end papers and text block, a touch of rubbing to the corner tips and spine ends, spine slightly darkened, a very

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First edition

Publisher

Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Publishers

Place of Publication

Tarzana, California

Date Published

[1934]

Keywords

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Rubbing

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Jacket

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Spine

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Fine

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First Edition

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