A Firing Offense

by Pelecanos, George P

A Firing Offense is a 1992 crime novel and the debut from author George Pelecanos. It is set in Washington DC and focuses on marketing executive Nick Stefanos as he investigates the disappearance of a colleague. It is the first of several Pelecanos novel's to feature the character and the first of a trilogy with Stefanos as the main character. The other books in this series are Nick's Trip and Down by the River Where the Dead Men Go.

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by Pelecanos, George P.

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1992
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9780312069704
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: St Martins Press, 1992. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 1992 St. Martin's press First/First of Pelecanos's first mystery. In NF/VG+ condition & a **SIGNED** label on the 1/2 title page. A most collectible copy of his first mystery
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1992
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New York: St Martins Press, 1992. First Printing, with complete number line. His 1st book. Very Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket with an 1/8" closed tear at head of spine and tiny rubs at flap fold corners. A much nicer dustjacket than is usually found with this book. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.
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by George P. Pelecanos

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January 1992
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St Martins Pr, January 1992. First Edition. Hardcover . Very Good/Good. First edition copy of the author's first novel. Jacket is shelfworn, with intermittent discoloration on back cover. Jacket has been wrapped in mylar for protection.
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1992
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New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312069707 . Signed by Pelecanos on the title page. A trace of rubbing to the rear panel. The author's first novel, where electronics salesman Nick Stefanos leaves retail for the comparatively wholesome world of the professional shamus.; 216 pages;… Read more about this item
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New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992. First edition, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. A fine, unread copy of Pelecanos's first book.
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1992
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New York: St Martins Pr, 1992. A First Edition, First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Near fine in a near fine unclipped dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. .
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A Firing Offense. (Signed).

by Pelecanos, George P.

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1992
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New York. : St. Martin’s Press., 1992 . 1st Edition.. Black cloth, gilt spine title. . Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light edgewear and short closed tears. . 21.5x14.2 cm. . Signed by the author on the title page.
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St Martins Pr, 1992-04-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.8000 8.3000 5.4000. First edition with full numberline, signed by the author on the title page. Dust Jacket is in a removable clear plastic (Brodart) protector. A copy in fine condition.
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1992
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NY: ST. MARTIN'S PRESS.. 1992. First Edition. 0312069707 . SIGNED by George P. Pelecanos on the title page. Near fine in a fine dj. (Faint trace of foxing at edges) Author's FIRST book. .
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St Martins Pr, 1992. hardcover. Like New. 0x5x8. Signed. *Autographed by author.* Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Very small tear on dj.
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1992
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New York: St Martins Press, 1992. The first Nick Stefanos mystery. Lightly bumped with corresponding wear to the mylar covered jacket. Upper edge of the text block very faintly foxed. Signed by Pelecanos on the title page. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.
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1992
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Press, 1992. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine+/Near Fine+. A superb unread copy. Jacket barely nicked. Signed on the title page. There is a brief ink note to rear endpaper.
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A Firing Offense

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1992
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New York: St. Martin's, 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket with abrasion to front panel. Signed by the author. Author's first book, an avidly sought after mystery that revolves around the electronics business in the Washington, D.C. area.
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A Firing Offense

by Pelecanos, George P

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1992
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New York: St Martin's, 1992. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. Bound in the publisher's original black cloth, spine stamped in gilt. Minor wear to extremities of dust jacket, otherwise fine. Pelecanos' first book, signed by him on the title page.
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A Firing Offense

by Pelecanos, George P.

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1992
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New York: St. Martin's Press (1992), 1992. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/very near Fine. 8vo. [8], 216 pp. Black cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Price of $17.95 on front flap of dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. A beautiful copy of Pelecanos' first novel.
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St Martins Pr. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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A Firing Offense

by Pelecanos, George P.

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1992
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New York: St Martins Press, 1992. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. First printing. Author's first novel. Gilt on black covers in a pictorial dust jacket, in a Mylar wrapper. 8vo, 216pp.
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A Firing Offense (First UK Edition)

A Firing Offense (First UK Edition)

by George P. Pelecanos

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First Edition
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1997
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London: Serpent's Tail, 1997. First Edition. First Edition. a trade softcover original, Fine and unread. Author's first book, and first title to feature series character Nick Stefanos.
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Firing Offense

Firing Offense

by Pelecanos, George P.

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First Paperback Edition
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1997
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Paperback
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Serpent's Tail, 1997. Book. NF/F. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). First Paperback Edition. A NF/F copy. Signed by the author. First printing..
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