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The Greenway
by Jane Adams
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
A$288.58A$259.73
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About This Item
London: Macmillan, 1995 . First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 9" by 5.5". None. An uncorrected proof copy and a first edition of this entertaining mystery novel by Jane Adams, both signed by the author. Comprised of the first edition and the uncorrected proof copy of 'The Greenway'. Both copies are signed by the author to the title page. The first edition is bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. The uncorrected proof is bound in the publisher's paper wraps. Written by British Psychological thriller writer, Jane Adams; 'The Greenway' was Adams's debut novel, leading her to receive an 'Author's Club Best First Novel' award. This intriguing novel follows the story of Cassie when her cousin Suzie vanishes while taking a walk through the Greenway. The first edition is bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. The uncorrected proof is bound in the publisher's paper wraps. Externally, both are excellent, with minor shelf wear. The proof is fine. The first edition has a gold mark to the head of the front and rear boards. The dust wrapper is excellent, with light edge wear and creasing. A small closed tear to the tail of the spine and the front flyleaf of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean, with author's signature to title page. Near Fine
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 891Q47
- Title
- The Greenway
- Author
- Jane Adams
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1995
- Size
- 9" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Jane Adams mystery novels first edition signed mystery novels
Terms of Sale
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Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
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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.
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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