Oh, Play That Thing
by Roddy Doyle
ISBN: 0224074431
ISBN-13: 9780224074438
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Published date: 2004
Pages: 376
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Oh, Play That Thing
Doyle, Roddy
Jonathan Cape, 2004 376pp.. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. ( more information) Offered by Envoy Books (United Kingdom)
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OH,PLAY THAT THING
RODDY DOYLE
JONATHAN CAPE, 1000. Paperback. Very Good. Trade Paperback in Very Good condition. Binding tight and straight. Pages clean and unmarked. Scuff on back cover from sticker removal. ( more information) Offered by Page Master Used Books (United States)
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Doyle, Roddy
London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 2004. 25% of the proceeds from this book will be donated to charity.. Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Chaineys Ltd (United Kingdom)
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