The Fat Man in History
by Carey, Peter
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/near fine
- Seller
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New Milford, Connecticut, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Random House, 1980. First printing. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. An extremely rare copy of Peter Carey's first book, a collection of ten short stories. Set in an unnerving version of the near future, these surrealistic parables hint at the torrent of novels to come, two of which have won the booker Prize. Book is in perfect condition, without the usual remainder mark. Jacket is fine to front with one small, closed tear to top edge; back has one tiny chip missing, with minor rubbing and one edge wrinkle. Overall, a very collectable copy of this unusual book.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Christopher de Lotbiniere Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1265
- Title
- The Fat Man in History
- Author
- Carey, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First printing
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1980
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Christopher de Lotbiniere Rare Books
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About the Seller
Christopher de Lotbiniere Rare Books
Biblio member since 2010
New Milford, Connecticut
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Remainder Mark
- Usually an ink marking of some sort which indicates that the book was designated a remainder. In most cases, it can be found on...