La Place De La Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
La Place de la Concorde Suisse is John McPhee's rich, journalistic study of the Swiss Army's role in Swiss society. The Swiss Army is so quietly efficient at the art of war that the Israelis carefully patterned their own military on the Swiss model.
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First published in 1984 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux with only 200 numbered copies available. This edition is hardcover with grey cloth covered boards and the spine is stamped in black.
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse.
by McPHEE, John
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- First edition / First printing.
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- 1984.
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- Gray cloth.
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- 9780374182410
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Edmonds, Washington, USA
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New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1984. Signed on the title page by the author. First edition / First printing. Gray cloth. Very fine in very fine dust jacket. Item Price
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Very good in very good dust jacket. Top page block darkened, stain from smoky fire. no odor. Near fine jacket. Fine interior, fi
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- First edition. 1st printing.
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- 1984
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- Hard cover
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Newport, New Hampshire, USA
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Farrar Straus Giroux., 1984. First edition. 1st printing.. Hard cover. Very good in very good dust jacket. Top page block darkened, stain from smoky fire. no odor. Near fine jacket. Fine interior, fine covers.. 1 Light gray cloth over boards. Black spine titles. Blind stamped crest w/ cross, front. 160 p. Audience: General/trade. Swiss Army: A militia of… Read more about this item Item Price
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LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE SUISSE
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Fine
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- Not Issued
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- First Edition
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- 1984
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- Hardcover
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- 9780374182410
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Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA
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€142.59
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NY: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1984. First edition, limited issue of 200 numbered copies signed by McPhee on the limitation page. Copy #157. Issued without dustjacket. Slipcase. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine slipcase.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Fine/Not Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition. Item Price
€142.59
La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by John McPhee
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
- Edition
- First Printing
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- 1984
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- 9780374182410
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Swanton, Vermont, USA
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€9.03
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FIRST PRINTING. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1984. HARDCOVER. Dust jacket is a little worn but has no tears. Page ends are lightly foxed. Text is unmarked. Strong binding. NOT ex-library. Item Price
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Fine
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- Near Fine
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- First edition
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- 1984
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- Hardcover
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux (1984), 1984. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. [9], 3-149, [3] pp. Bound in grey cloth with black lettering on the spine. Price of $12.95 on front jacket flap. Ahearn APG 023c. An attractive copy of McPhee's account of Switzerland and the Swiss Army. A Fine book in Near Fine dust jacket… Read more about this item Item Price
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by John McPhee
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- Used - Good
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- 1984-05-07
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- Hardcover
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- 9780374182410
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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€8.95
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1984-05-07. Hardcover. Good. Item Price
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La Place De La Concorde Suisse (Signed Limited Edition)
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Fine
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- First Edition
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- 1984
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- Hardcover
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Avon, Connecticut, USA
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€118.82
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New York: Farrer, Strau & Giroux, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Signed limited first edition. #159 of 200 copies. In slipcase. Issued without dustwrapper. Book is fine, as new. Slipcase shows light sunning along edges. 149 pp. Signed by Author. Item Price
€118.82
La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1984
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- Hardcover
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- 9780374182410
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Olathe, Kansas, USA
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€9.48
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1984. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. The book has a gift inscription on the front end paper.. Item Price
€9.48
La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used - CollectibleGood
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- 9780374182410
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Wantage, New Jersey, USA
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€15.44
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CollectibleGood. 1984 Farrar Straus & Giroux, hardcover, stated first printing, with good dust jacket, Solid and unmarked copy, mild reading/age wear. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to… Read more about this item Item Price
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LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE SUISSE.
by McPhee, John.
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- First Edition
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- 1984
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- Hardcover
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- 9780374182410
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Santa Monica, California, USA
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€190.12
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FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX. NY 1984. Fine. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 0374182418 . SIGNED Limited Edition. One of 200 numbered copies. Fine in green cloth laid-into the publisher's slipcase.; Signed by Author(s) . Item Price
€190.12
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LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE SUISSE
by McPhee, John
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- 1984
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Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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€33.27
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New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1984. Fine in fine jacket.. First edition of this journalistic account of the Swiss Army by the veteran NEW YORKER writer, following the army service of a Swiss winemaker. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original light grey cloth stamped in blind, spine lettered in black. In original unclipped ($12.95) silver dust jacket. [8], 150 pages.… Read more about this item Item Price
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La Place De La Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Good
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- Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1984
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- Cloth Hardcover
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- 9780374182410
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Cadillac, Michigan, USA
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€11.41
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New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1984. First Edition . Cloth Hardcover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Usual ex-library markings. Dj has light edgewear. Dj has ben price-clipped. Inside dj flaps are attached to inside covers. Lightly bumped corners. Book cocked. Light soiling. Library envelope has been reoved from last endpage also peeling away a large… Read more about this item Item Price
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by MCPHEE, John
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- Published
- 1984
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- 9780374182410
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Wadsworth, Illinois, USA
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€19.01
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New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1984. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 149 pages. A look at the Swiss Army. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. Item Price
€19.01
La place de la concorde suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Very good condition
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- c1984
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- Paperback
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- 9780374182410
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Readville, Massachusetts, USA
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New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, c1984. Paperback. Very good condition. 149 p. ; 22 cm.Very good condition
La Place de la Concorde Suisse is John McPhee's rich, journalistic study of the Swiss Army's role in Swiss society. Item Price
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by John McPhee
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 1984
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- Hardcover
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- 9780374182410
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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€6.88
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1984. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
€6.88
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by MCPHEE, John
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- Used - Fine
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- Limited Edition
- Published
- 1984
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- Hardcover
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Rocky River, Ohio, USA
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€95.06
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New York: Farrar , Straus and Giroux, 1984. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Octavo, 149pp. A fine, fresh, unread copy in the publisher's green cloth. In the publisher's slipcase, also fine. This is number 195 of 200 limited copies SIGNED by McPhee on the limitation page. Item Price
€95.06
LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE SUISSE
by McPhee, John
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- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket Included
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1984
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- Hardcover
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Montreal, Quebec, CAN
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€38.02
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New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (1984), 1984. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition of this superbly intelligent, keenly observed look at Switzerland's Army. 8vo. 150 pp. A fine copy in gray cloth, black titles to the spine in a bright, fresh neatly price-clipped pictorial dustwrapper. "McPhee, in showing us as many aspects… Read more about this item Item Price
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LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE SUISSE.
by McPhee, John.
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- Used - Very near fine in a like dust jacket (some light specks of foxing to the edges of the textblock)
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- like
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- (1984.)
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- Hardcover first edition -
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- 9780374182410
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Ione, California, USA
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€28.04
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New York:: Farrar, Straus & Giroux,, (1984.). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a like dust jacket (some light specks of foxing to the edges of the textblock). First printing. McPhee's fascinating and entertaining "portrait of Switzerland as seen through its ubiquitous army." 150 pp. Item Price
€28.04
La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used - Good
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- 9780374182410
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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€17.08
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Used - Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. (neutrality, switzerland, military readiness ) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Item Price
€17.08
La Place de la Concorde Suisse
by McPhee, John
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- Used
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 1984
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- Hardcover
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CROTON-ON-HUDSON, New York, USA
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€33.27
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New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Book condition is Very Good+; bound in full grey cloth covered boards; with a Very Good dust jacket. Slight edge wear to jacket. Text is clean and unmarked. ; 8vo. 8 3/4"h x 5 3/4"w. Item Price
€33.27