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King Rat (Signed)

by Clavell, James

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  • Hardcover
  • Signed
Condition
Near Fine Plus/Very Good
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About This Item

Boston: Little Brown, 1962. Spine ends pushed in, otherwise a nice clean copy. Dust jacket is price-clipped, the flaps are tanned along the top edge, there is a 1/2" x 1/2" triangular chip at the bottom of the front spine fold, and a few short tears here and there. A novel, and basis of the 1965 movie of the same name. 406 pages. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper "With the best wishes from James Clavell".. Signed by Author. Third Printing. Hard Cover in Dust Jacket. Near Fine Plus/Very Good.

Synopsis

The time is World War II. The place is a brutal prison camp deep in Japanese-occupied territory. Here, within the seething mass of humanity, one man, an American corporal, seeks dominance over both captives and captors alike. His weapons are human courage, unblinking understanding of human weaknesses, and total willingness to exploit every opportunity to enlarge his power and corrupt or destroy anyone who stands in his path.From the Paperback edition.

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On Feb 23 2007, Sweetbytch70 said:
Unforgettable story. Truly left a mark.

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Bookseller
Purpora Books CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
22146
Title
King Rat (Signed)
Author
Clavell, James
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine Plus
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
Third Printing
Publisher
Little Brown
Place of Publication
Boston
Date Published
1962

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About the Seller

Purpora Books

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Comox, British Columbia

About Purpora Books

Purpora Books is a full-time business specializing in literature first editions, signed copies, poetry broadsides and fine press. Over 50% of our inventory is devoted to Canadian authors. We are committed to finding and providing our customers the nicest and most interesting copies available. Our bookroom is open by appointment - please phone ahead. We are always interested in buying books, from single collectible items to complete libraries.

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Jacket
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Spine
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Fine
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