The Tax Inspector
by Carey, Peter
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
Avon, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
St Lucia: University of Queensland Press, 1991. First Australian Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First Austalian and true first edition of this novel by the author of Oscar and Lucinda. A fine copy in near fine unclipped dustwrapper with typical light fading to spine. This copy is signed. Signed by Author.
Synopsis
Peter Carey is the author of seven novels including the Booker Prize-winning Oscar and Lucinda . He has also written a book of short stories ( The Fat Man in History ) and a children’s book ( The Big Bazoohley ). Born in Australia in 1943, he has lived in New York City for ten years, with his wife and their two sons.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Derringer Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003442
- Title
- The Tax Inspector
- Author
- Carey, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Australian Edition
- Publisher
- University of Queensland Press
- Place of Publication
- St Lucia
- Date Published
- 1991
- Keywords
- Literature, Australian Lit, Signed
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Literature / First Editions;
Terms of Sale
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Derringer Books
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Avon, Connecticut
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- Dustwrapper
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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