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Beatrice and Virgil
by Martel, Yann
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine - As New/Fine in Archival Plastic Cover
- ISBN 10
- 1400069262
- ISBN 13
- 9781400069262
- Seller
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SANDY, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Spiegel & Grau, 2010. First Edition, First Printing. Paper Boards. Fine - As New/Fine in Archival Plastic Cover. A handsome First Edition, First Printing signed and dated for Parrish Books by Yann Martel, author of "The Life of Pi," on the title page. Signed at a local bookstore signing, dated April 20, 2010. In fine unread condition, with a colorful fine dustjacket. A beautiful copy.
Synopsis
Fate takes many forms. . . . When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey--named Beatrice and Virgil--and the epic journey they undertake together.With all the spirit and originality that made Life of Pi so beloved, this brilliant new novel takes the reader on a haunting odyssey. On the way Martel asks profound questions about life and art, truth and deception, responsibility and complicity.From the Hardcover edition.
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- Bookseller
- Parrish Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4089
- Title
- Beatrice and Virgil
- Author
- Martel, Yann
- Format/Binding
- Paper Boards
- Book Condition
- New Fine - As New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine in Archival Plastic Cover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN 10
- 1400069262
- ISBN 13
- 9781400069262
- Publisher
- Spiegel & Grau
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2010
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About the Seller
Parrish Books
Biblio member since 2006
SANDY, Oregon
About Parrish Books
Parrish Books is a full-time on-line dealer in fine collectible books in business since 2002. With specialities in signed limited editions and many favorite authors including Ray Bradbury, Richard Bach, Tom Clancy, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak. We specialize in exceptional customer service and quality packaging of all orders.
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