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The Greatest Show Off Earth
by Robert Rankin
- Used
- Near Fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Doubleday, 1994 . First edition. Paperback. Near Fine. 9.5" by 6.5". None. A very scarce uncorrected proof of Robert Rankin's humorous 1994 science-fiction novel. An uncorrected proof of this work, in the publisher's original paper wraps.The work of Robert Rankin, a prolific British writer of comedic fantasy novels, with elements of science fiction, fantasy, the occult.In this entertaining tale, a man is snatched from his allotment by a flying starfish from Uranus, and sold as a delicacy in a Venusian food market. His luck appears to change when he is rescued by a travelling circus, but all is not as it seems. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, fine. Light handling marks to fore edge of text block. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 908F16
- Title
- The Greatest Show Off Earth
- Author
- Robert Rankin
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1994
- Size
- 9.5" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- The Brentford Trilogy The Sprouts of Wrath The Most Amazing Man Who Ever Lived Waiting for Godalming The Sprouts of Wrath
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
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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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- Fine
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- Uncorrected Proof
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- First Edition
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