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The Extra; Autobiography 3
by Porter, Hal
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0170050319
- ISBN 13
- 9780170050319
- Seller
-
melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Nelson, Melbourne, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. 250 pp. Brown coloured boards with gilt writing on spine. Plain text dustwrapper with brown background and white and black writing on front panel and black on spine. Minor rubbing to the dustwrapper corners and there is a tear to the back spine gutter (at top) measuring 2". On back panel there is some rubbing and marking the back panel. The third part of Hal Porter's autobiography, taking in the years from 1950 through to the 1970s. As with all his writing Mr Porter's the voice used is that of an observer, "the extra". Inscribed and dated by the author 13 IX 1975 in memory of Kensington and then the other person named on the title page Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0170050319. ISBN/EAN: 9780170050319. Inventory No: 0264898. . 9780170050319
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0264898
- Title
- The Extra; Autobiography 3
- Author
- Porter, Hal
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0170050319
- ISBN 13
- 9780170050319
- Publisher
- Nelson
- Place of Publication
- Melbourne
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Autobiography, Hal Porter, Australia, 1950s-- 1970s, Literature Biography & Autobiography; Unbranded ISBN: 0170050319 EAN: 9780170050319 Porter, Hal The Extra; Autobiography 3
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
Biblio member since 2005
melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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