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The Chute
by Halper, Albert
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Foster, Rhode Island, United States
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About This Item
The Viking Press, 1937-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x1. The Viking Press; New York, 1937. Hardcover. First Edition. A Very Good, tan cloth binding, binding sturdy and intact, top text block edge stained orange with some discoloration, couple of very small soiled spots on front board, small smudge mark top rear board, bit of age toning to pages, small rub mark bottom text block corner, text block edges a bit pulpy, in a Very Good, some handling/rub marks to panels, small moisture stain bottom spine and verso, some sunning to spine and verso, crease front flap, bit of edge and corner wear, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 558pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lavendier Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SKU1031943
- Title
- The Chute
- Author
- Halper, Albert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Viking Press
- Date Published
- 1937-01-01
- Size
- 8x5x1
- Weight
- 1.63 lbs
Terms of Sale
Lavendier Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Lavendier Books
Biblio member since 2008
Foster, Rhode Island
About Lavendier Books
Selling quailty books for over 20 years.
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- Spine
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- Edges
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