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Esprit de Corps: sketches from diplomatic life
by Durrell, Lawrence
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London, England: Faber and Faber, 1959. Fourth Impression. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Copyright page dated 1959 ("mcmlix", stated fourth impression), dates first edition to 1957. Features black-and-white illustrations throughout, a fine and accessible account of Durrell's experiences in the diplomatic corps. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound in hardcover format, generally clean, lightly toned at worst, minimal rubbing to extremities. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coa, machine- but not price-clipped. 89 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 356827
- Title
- Esprit de Corps: sketches from diplomatic life
- Author
- Durrell, Lawrence
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Fourth Impression
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 1959
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Lawrence Durrell poetry
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