Devices and Desires
by James, P. D
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0394580702
- ISBN 13
- 9780394580708
- Seller
-
Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Sharp 1st Printing, tight, solid and clean throughout. A bit of wear to the spine ends but very mild. A bit of sunning to the bright blue boards at the top edges. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper protected with an archival-quality mylar cover. A beautiful collectable copy.
Synopsis
Devices and Desires is a 1989 detective novel in the Adam Dalgliesh series by P. D. James. It takes place on Larksoken, an isolated headland in Norfolk.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001925
- Title
- Devices and Desires
- Author
- James, P. D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First U.S. Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0394580702
- ISBN 13
- 9780394580708
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1990
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama;
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About the Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books
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About Brenner's Collectable Books
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All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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