Gavin Maxwell. A Life.
by Botting, Douglas:
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: HarperCollins, 1993 First edition, first impression. Hardcover book . Cloth and dustjacket. 585pp. With b&w photos in plates. The first full biography of Gavin Maxwell, by a friend who reveals the complexity of the man and who acknowledges how difficult he could be in personal relationships, at the same time showing the range of his achievements. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Small bump and creases to cover edges, price clipped Jacket has some light edge wear with creases and three small tears. No inscriptions.
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Details
- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38200
- Title
- Gavin Maxwell. A Life.
- Author
- Botting, Douglas:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: HarperCollins, 1993
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
Biblio member since 2006
Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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- Cloth
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- Price Clipped
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- Edges
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- Jacket
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