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Tyro
by John Milne
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1983. First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. An excellent very scarce uncorrected proof of John Milne's novel. This very scarcely found uncorrected proof copy of the first edition of writer John Milne's novel 'Tyro' is the first of Milne's published novels, the author more widely known for his film and television work, including winning an Edgar Award for an episode of 'Silent Witness'. Uncorrected proof copy of the first edition. Inscription to publication detail page: JE's set. Editorial annotations throughout. An intriguing novel, this proof copy Milne's 'Tyro' showcases the author's talents, as well as offering an insight into the editorial process. In the publisher's original pre-publication paperback binding. Externally, very smart, with only some minor handling marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, save for annotations. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 675H14
- Title
- Tyro
- Author
- John Milne
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Hamish Hamilton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1983
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- John Milne Tyro Uncorrected Proof First Edition Tyro
Terms of Sale
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
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Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Uncorrected Proof
- An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...