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The Honorary Consul
by Graham Greene
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : The Bodley Head, 1973. First edition. Hardback. Fine/Near Fine. 8" by 5". None . The first edition of The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene. The first edition. The Honorary Consul is set in the provincial city of Corrientes.It is a story of tragedy, love, and suspense. It has been considered by scholars one of Greene's finest novels.The story is set in the run up to Argentina's 'Dirty War' in the early 1970s. Greene explored the role that political and social struggles have within society. Greene uses conflict as a metaphor. Conflict becomes something that dictates everyday from relationships to actions. In the original publisher's cloth in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally very smart. Edge wear to the head of the dust wrapper. Minor age toning to the flyleaf. The boards are bright and clean. The odd spot to the text block. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine
Synopsis
Graham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and was later employed by the Foreign Office. He died in April 1991.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 879V17
- Title
- The Honorary Consul
- Author
- Graham Greene
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Bodley Head
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1973
- Size
- 8" by 5"
- Keywords
- Literature Modern Graham Green Modern
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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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