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The Usefulness of John West
by FITZGERALD RATCLIFF, Patricia
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near fine/near fine
- Seller
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Launceston: The Albernian Press, 2003. First Edition. Near fine/near fine. Hardcover : pp. [vi] xiv [xvi] [1] 575 [578] : frontispiece : illustrated : title page signed by the author : black cloth boards : gilt design to top board and lettering to spine : pictorial endpapers : dust jacket illustration a portrait of Robert Hawker Dowling.
Light mark to top edge of block; hinge a little exposed at title page; very light crease to jacket edge.
Light mark to top edge of block; hinge a little exposed at title page; very light crease to jacket edge.
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- Bookseller
- Archives Fine Books
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14286
- Title
- The Usefulness of John West
- Author
- FITZGERALD RATCLIFF, Patricia
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Albernian Press
- Place of Publication
- Launceston
- Date Published
- 2003
Terms of Sale
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Archives Fine Books
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Brisbane, Queensland
About Archives Fine Books
Archives Fine Books has been serving readers, collectors and institutions since 1985. Located in a heritage listed building in the heart of Brisbane's business district, it boasts a large inventory of fine second hand, collectible and rare books.
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