London: Michael Joseph, 1989. Bound in publishers original red cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. The 249 pages remain in excellent condition with no marks or inscriptions. Housed in the distinctive dustjacket which still retains the original publishers printed price on the front inside flap. Very minimal creasing to top edge otherwise the jacket is in excellent condition with no fading or loss of colour. A very attractive book throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine.

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Bookseller: The Rare Book Shelf (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000225
Title: The Guest Of Honour
Author: Wallace, Irving
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1989

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