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Role of Honour
by Gardner, John
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0224029738
- ISBN 13
- 9780224029735
- Seller
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Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape / Hodder & Stoughton, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 224pp. Beautiful First Edition of the fourth James Bond book written by Gardner. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear save some gentle bumping to spine ends. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket , (£7.95 net), has some light wear and rubbing to edges. A couple of shallow surface creases. Still fresh and bright with no chipping, toning, or tears. A sharp collectable copy at a good price.
Synopsis
Role of Honour (published in American editions as Role of Honor), first published in 1984, was the fourth novel by John Gardner featuring Ian Fleming's secret agent, James Bond. Carrying the Glidrose Publications copyright, it was first published in the United Kingdom by Jonathan Cape and in the United States by Putnam.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013490
- Title
- Role of Honour
- Author
- Gardner, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0224029738
- ISBN 13
- 9780224029735
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape / Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama;
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About Brenner's Collectable Books
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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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- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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