The Unexpurgated Code: A Complete Manual of Survival & Manners.
by Donleavy, J.P
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Delacorte Press, 1975. First edition of this humorous collection of writings from the author of The Ginger Man. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by J.P. Donleavy opposite the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lynn Braswell. The Unexpurgated Code takes people through the useful rules of social climbing. The book consists of hundreds of anecdotes and events one may encounter throughout life, and how to deal with them. Examples include, upon embellishing your background, accent improvement, upon the sudden reawakening of your sordid background.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 442
- Title
- The Unexpurgated Code: A Complete Manual of Survival & Manners.
- Author
- Donleavy, J.P
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- first edition, signed, The Unexpurgated Code
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Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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