The Old Men at the Zoo w/ Proof
by Angus Wilson
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine /Near Fine
- Seller
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Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Secker & Warburg. London, Secker & Warburg, 1961. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. A science fiction near-future, post-apocalyptic, borderline dystopian tale. The book's set in 1970, but published in 1961 and involves nuclear war, British isolation and the woes of ageing. Presented with a proof copy of the same. Proof is fine, book is near fine with just a few signs of ageing including a bit of tanning to the spine, a slight lean and some very gentle edge wear. 20mm tear to the front fold. Cover art by Graham Bishop [9574, Hyraxia Books]. . Near Fine. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1961.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hyraxia (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9574
- Title
- The Old Men at the Zoo w/ Proof
- Author
- Angus Wilson
- Illustrator
- Graham Bishop
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Secker & Warburg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- DYSTOPIA,POST-APOCALYPTIC,
Terms of Sale
Hyraxia
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About the Seller
Hyraxia
Biblio member since 2010
Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire
About Hyraxia
Specialist Bookseller dealing in modern first editions and rare books.
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