Minotaur Books, 1991. First Edition. hardcover. Good. 5x1x8. St. Martins Press; New York, 1991. Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. A Good, black cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, discoloration to spine possibly covered with dark grey crayon and gilt lettering is handwritten, some handling/scuffing to boards, bit of spine edge and board corner wear, spine buckram starting to separate from backing material, spine lean, some age toning to pages, text block edges a bit pulpy, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, faint white out spots and lines on verso flaps, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A good and overall clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 357pp. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

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Roma Sub Rosa is a series of mystery novels by Steven Saylor set in, and populated by noteworthy denizens of, Ancient Rome. The series is noted for its historical authenticity. Roma Sub Rosa means, in Latin, "Rome under the rose". If a matter was "under the rose" it meant that such matter was confidential.

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Bookseller: Lavendier Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: SKU1040330
Title: Roman Blood: A Mystery
Author: Saylor, Steven
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0312064543
ISBN 13: 9780312064549
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1991
Size: 5x1x8
X weight: 16 oz

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