A HANDFUL OF DARKNESS
by Dick, Philip K[indred]
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Some offsetting to free end papers, a fine copy in a fine first state, first issue dust jacket (no mention of World of Chance to
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London, Melbourne, Sydney...: Rich and Cowan, [1955]. First edition, first binding (blue boards spine stamped in silver). Some offsetting to free end papers, a fine copy in a fine first state, first issue dust jacket (no mention of World of Chance to rear panel & 10s 6d / net price printed at base of front flap), with slight wear to corner tips and spine ends a moderate dust soiling to rear panel. (31927). Octavo, boards. The author's second book, first collection of short fiction, and first hardcover book. A collection of 15 stories.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31927
- Title
- A HANDFUL OF DARKNESS
- Author
- Dick, Philip K[indred]
- Book Condition
- Used - Some offsetting to free end papers, a fine copy in a fine first state, first issue dust jacket (no mention of World of Chance to
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first binding (blue boards spine stamped in silve
- Publisher
- Rich and Cowan
- Place of Publication
- London, Melbourne, Sydney...
- Date Published
- [1955]
- Keywords
- SF . SC
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2017
Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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