A Better Mantrap
by Shaw, Bob
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1982. Hardcover. First Edition. 192pp. Small Octavo in bright red cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine. Dust jacket is unclipped and in pristine condition. Bright, clean copy in as new condition. A collection of nine science fiction and fantasy stories. 1982
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Details
- Bookseller
- Aquila Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 142792
- Title
- A Better Mantrap
- Author
- Shaw, Bob
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Short stories
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About the Seller
Aquila Books
Biblio member since 2010
Calgary, Alberta
About Aquila Books
Aquila Books specializes in books dealing with Polar Exploration, Western Canadiana, Mountaineering, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Early Voyages as well as many other areas. We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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- Spine
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- Octavo
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- Gilt
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- New
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