London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1982. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good+. The Authorized Biography, first UK Edition, inscribed and SIGNED by the author on the half-title page. Orange boards with gilt titling on spine, green end papers, illustrated with sixteen pages of black and white photographs, 399 pages. Small pale smudges on text block edges, lengthwise crease at centre of spine cover, owner's name written in ink and blind-stamped on front end paper, a small photocopied newspaper clipping is taped to front end paper. Dust jacket, which is not price-clipped, is in great shape. This is a handsome book. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Bookseller: Black Sheep Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 013201
Title: P.G. Wodehouse, A Biography
Author: Donaldson, Frances
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition.
ISBN 10: 0297781057
ISBN 13: 9780297781059
Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: BIOGRAPHY, FIRST EDITION

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