The Far Side of the World
by O’BRIAN, PATRICK
- Used
- first
- Condition
- First Edition. Nearly fine in a dust jacket with a faded spine. This jacket flap is clipped, with a new price label, described a
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: Collins, 1984. First Edition. Nearly fine in a dust jacket with a faded spine. This jacket flap is clipped, with a new price label, described as the “second state” of the jacket due to manipulation of the published price.
Synopsis
The Far Side of the World (1984) is an historical novel and tenth in the Aubrey-Maturin series. It was first published by HarperCollins in 1984. The novel provided part of the title and some of plot-structure for the 2003 Peter Weir film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 35715P
- Title
- The Far Side of the World
- Author
- O’BRIAN, PATRICK
- Book Condition
- New First Edition. Nearly fine in a dust jacket with a faded spine. This jacket flap is clipped, with a new price label, described a
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Spine
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- New
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- Fine
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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