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MAMUR ZAPT AND THE RETURN OF THE CARPET ; In which the reader is introduced to Captain Gareth Cadwallader Owen, British head of the Secret Police in Cairo, 1938
by Pearce, Michael
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Fine/None (as issued)
- ISBN 10
- 0953144623
- ISBN 13
- 9780953144624
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Hassocks: Post Mortem Books / Ralph Spurrier, Publisher, 1998. Limited Signed Edition: 1 of 250 copies. Cloth. Very Fine/None (as issued). LIMITED EDITION SIGNED by the Author on the title page, 8vo, beige linen cloth with gilt lettering on spine and front cover with golden scimitar, green endpapers, 192 pages. No dust jacket as issued. Award-winning Michael Pearce (born 1933) was raised in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and has had a great range of experience ever since. His first novel, Mamur Zapt and the Return of the Carpet (1988) began the remarkable "Mamur Zapt" series of mysteries. He has also published "A Dead Man in..." mysteries, set in before the First World War which feature Sandor Seymour, an officer of Scotland Yard's Special Branch who ideals with crimes affecting the British diplomatic service. EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION in all respects. Virtually As New. Constable doesn't indicate printings with a number line or otherwise. No remainder markings.
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5803
- Title
- MAMUR ZAPT AND THE RETURN OF THE CARPET ; In which the reader is introduced to Captain Gareth Cadwallader Owen, British head of the Secret Police in Cairo, 1938
- Author
- Pearce, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Fine
- Jacket Condition
- None (as issued)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Signed Edition: 1 of 250 copies
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0953144623
- ISBN 13
- 9780953144624
- Publisher
- Post Mortem Books / Ralph Spurrier, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- Hassocks
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- LIST $25; France, Italy, Britain, Foreign service, Scotland Yard, death, mystery, danger, Austria, Mediterranean, immigrants, smuggling, drugs
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
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Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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