For Special Services
by Gardner, John
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0224029347
- ISBN 13
- 9780224029346
- Seller
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Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape and Hodder & Stoughton, 1982. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo., 254pp. Sharp First Edition of the second James Bond book written by Gardner. Square, tight and clean throughout with small gentle bumps to the spine ends. Page edges very mildly toning. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket , (£6.95 net), has wear and rubbing to edges and folds. A tiny closed edge-tear on the front panel. Still fresh and bright. A pretty collectable copy at a great price.
Synopsis
For Special Services, first published in 1982, was the second 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 McCann and Geoghegan.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011333
- Title
- For Special Services
- Author
- Gardner, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0224029347
- ISBN 13
- 9780224029346
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape and Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1982
- 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.
Glossary
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- 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...
- 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....
- 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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Bumps
- Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...