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The Collector Collector
by Tibor Fischer
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- Signed
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Secker & Warbug, 1997. Paperback. Near Fine. 8" by 5.5". None. A signed proof copy of Tibor Fischer's intriguing third novel about the life of a bowl, inscribed by the author to the title page. A proof copy of this work. Inscribed by the author to the title page, 'To Antonia! Thanks for liking the end. Tibor'. 'The Collector Collector' is an intriguing novel told through the point of view of an ancient Sumerian bowel, which has found itself to be in a South London flat, owned by a woman named Rosa. Written by Tibor Fischer, a British novelist, who is best known for his Booker Prize shortlisted novel 'Under the Frog'. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Marks to the bottom edge. A few light marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Signed by the author to the title page. Near Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 708P3
- Title
- The Collector Collector
- Author
- Tibor Fischer
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Secker & Warbug
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1997
- Size
- 8" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- tibor fischer The Collector Collector south london sumerian The Collector Collector bowl
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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