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TALES FROM GAVAGAN'S BAR
by De Camp, L. Sprague and Fletcher Pratt
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Some age darkening to end papers, a little foxing to page edges, spine ends a bit bruised, a nearly fine copy in a very good to
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Twayne Publishers, [1953]. First edition. Some age darkening to end papers, a little foxing to page edges, spine ends a bit bruised, a nearly fine copy in a very good to nearly fine dust jacket with mild wear to spine ends and corner tips. (27997). Octavo, cloth. Signed by De Camp on the half title page. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1342. Schlobin, The Literature of Fantasy 921.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27997
- Title
- TALES FROM GAVAGAN'S BAR
- Author
- De Camp, L. Sprague and Fletcher Pratt
- Book Condition
- Used - Some age darkening to end papers, a little foxing to page edges, spine ends a bit bruised, a nearly fine copy in a very good to
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Twayne Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1953]
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- SC . Fantasy . Signed
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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