THE SONGLINES
by Chatwin, Bruce
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Not Issued
- Seller
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Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Franklin Center: Franklin Library, 1987. First edition. Signed by Chatwin as issued. Illustrated by Martha Phillips. "Special Message" by Chatwin not found in other editions. Publisher's letter to Signed First Edition Society members laid-in as issued. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker. In publisher's unopened shrinkwrap with all inserts included. Fine condition.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
The image is of the book described and not a stock photo.
The image is of the book described and not a stock photo.
Synopsis
Follow Chatwin on his journey into the 'Red Centre' of Australia. Part autobiography, part story, part history, part anthropology. Teaches us how Aboriginal Australians perceive their landscapes, and negotiate with each other in that vast, nomadic environment.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9017
- Title
- THE SONGLINES
- Author
- Chatwin, Bruce
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Not Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Franklin Library
- Place of Publication
- Franklin Center
- Date Published
- 1987
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Signed
- Size
- 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall
Terms of Sale
Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA
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About the Seller
Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA
Biblio member since 2005
Fernandina Beach, Florida
About Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA
Revere Books has offered collector-condition first editions primarily of 20th century American and British fiction and poetry since 1991. Signed copies are a specialty. Member, Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) & the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).
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