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David Astor and the Observer (SIGNED)
by Cockett, Richard
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0233987355
- ISBN 13
- 9780233987354
- Seller
-
Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: André Deutsch Limited, 1991. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. A biography of David Astor, editor of ' The Observer ' from 1948 - 1975. " This story touches on so much that was important in recent history, and is peopled by so many remarkable characters, that it is much more than simply newspaper history. " (rear flap) 294 pp. plus Index. Book has lightly rubbed spine ends, tiny bumps at corners and a strange regular pattern of small indentations on front and rear panels. (see attached images) Unclipped (£ 17.99 net / UK only) DJ has slight edge wear, but no corresponding indentations. Presentation slip laid in. DEDICATION: To ____ and _____/ with much affection / Yours/ David. SIGNED and inscribed by David [Astor]. Bookseller's Inventory # 200453
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lower Beverley Better Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000453
- Title
- David Astor and the Observer (SIGNED)
- Author
- Cockett, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0233987355
- ISBN 13
- 9780233987354
- Publisher
- André Deutsch Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1991
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾
- Keywords
- GREAT BRITAIN. ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS, HISTORY. ASTOR, DAVID.
Terms of Sale
Lower Beverley Better Books
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About the Seller
Lower Beverley Better Books
Biblio member since 2014
Lyndhurst, Ontario
About Lower Beverley Better Books
An online bookstore that just grew from a combination of a love of books, a desire to save them from landfill and an inability to bypass yard sales. A considerable percentage of my inventory is signed editions. I also take pride in my Canadiana catalogue.
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- Inscribed
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