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The Raphael Affair
by Pears, Iain
- Used
- Fine
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0151789126
- ISBN 13
- 9780151789122
- Seller
-
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Harcourt, 1992-10-01. First Edition. Softcover. Fine. 6x0x8. Signed. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! SIGNED SOFTCOVER uncorrected proof. Published by Harcourt in 1992. Signed on the inside title page by Mr. Pears at the Toronto International Festival of Authors in 2009. Virtually no wear to covers. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. The book itself is in Near Fine condition with no bumps or marks. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark. Oversize and heavy items may require additional postage. ; Signed By Author
Synopsis
Iain Pears was born in 1955. Educated at Wadham College, Oxford, he has worked as a journalist, an art historian, and a television consultant in England, France, Italy, and the United States. He is the author of seven highly praised detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic, financial, and historical subjects, as well as the international bestseller An Instance of the Fingerpost He lives in Oxford, England.
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Details
- Seller
- The Book Scouts
(CA)
- Seller's Inventory #
- sku520001916
- Title
- The Raphael Affair
- Author
- Pears, Iain
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0151789126
- ISBN 13
- 9780151789122
- Publisher
- Harcourt
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1992-10-01
- Size
- 6x0x8
- Keywords
- advance, advanced, uncorrected, proof, ARC, proofs
- X weight
- 13 oz
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About the Seller
The Book Scouts
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Hamilton, Ontario
About The Book Scouts
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You'll find lots of high quality books in all our categories. Mystery, Science Fiction and Fantasy are our specialties, but we've got tonnes of other interesting books - many signed by the author!
We obtain 90% of our SIGNED BOOKS by dealing directly with the authors, and have established relationships with some of the biggest authors in their genres.
We're happy to combine shipping on additional books to help save you money.
If you have any questions, please just let us know!
Thanks!
The Book Scouts (Chris, Sue & Jim)
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- Edges
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- Bumps
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- Uncorrected Proof
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