Univ. of Qld Press, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 280 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; Australia; ISBN: 0702223913. ISBN/EAN: 9780702223914. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 33274. . 9780702223914

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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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Bookseller: Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 33274
Title: The Tax Inspector
Author: Peter Carey
Format/Binding: Hardcover (Printed Boards)
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0702223913
ISBN 13: 9780702223914
Publisher: Univ. of Qld Press
Place of Publication: Australia
Date Published: 1991
Keywords: BZDB1 Fiction; Australia; Unbranded ISBN: 0702223913 EAN: 9780702223914 Peter Carey The Tax Inspector

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