The Empty Copper Sea
by MACDONALD, JOHN D
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- First Edition. Edges spotted, else about a fine copy in dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page.
- Seller
-
Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1978. First Edition. Edges spotted, else about a fine copy in dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page.
Synopsis
The Empty Copper Sea (1978) is the seventeenth novel in the Travis McGee series by John D. Macdonald. In it, McGee looks into the apparent drowning of Hub Lawless in a boating accident. His $2 million insurance policy leads some to believe he has faked his death. Sam Elliott played McGee in the television movie of The Empty Copper Sea, titled Travis McGee (1983).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37601P
- Title
- The Empty Copper Sea
- Author
- MACDONALD, JOHN D
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition. Edges spotted, else about a fine copy in dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page.
- Publisher
- Lippincott
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1978
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- Edges
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