New York: W. W. Norton, 1994. First Edition. Fine in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine with minor dust staining to the top edge of the text block. An octavo measuring 9" by 6" with the "erratum" slip laid-in at the front of the book. In a fine dust jacket with the price intact on the front flap. Edited by A. E. Cunningham. Numerous essays by critics, historians and admirers including Charlton Heston as well as a thorough bibliography.

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Bookseller: Town's End Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: TB29225
Title: Patrick O'Brian: Critical Essays and a Bibliography
Author: O'Brian, Patrick
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1994

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