New York: Doubleday, Page & Co. Fair to Good. 1925. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo First US edition - that is, the actual first, preceeding the UK edition. Oridinal dark green cloth with gilt panel on front wit picture of a ship and title. Title to spine faded as is spine cloth. Wear to top and tail of spine. Shelf wear to extremities. 274 pages. Spall ink crossing out ffep. A very few light foxing spots remainder of contents clean and tight. .

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Bookseller: CHARLES BOSSOM (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002056
Title: SUSPENSE a Napoleonic Novel
Author: Conrad, Joseph w/intro by Richard Curle
Format/Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Used - Fair to Good
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday, Page & Co
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1925

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Charles Bossom has worked in the Book Trade since 1963, commencing at WH Smith Oxford and retiring in 1999 as Regional Manager Central England. The Charles Bossom bookselling business was started in early 2000. We offer a changing selection of old and out-of-print books in a wide range of subjects. We frequently add new items to our stock so visit us regularly.

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