The Time of the Assassins: A Study of Rimbaud
by Henry Miller; Anthony Burgess
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Quartet Books, 1984 . First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A smart copy of Henry Miller's study of Rimbaud, with an introduction by Anthony Burgess. First edition to be published with an introduction by Anthony Burgess. 'A Study of Rimbaud' first published in 1952. Very scarce in this format. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by American novelist and essayist, Henry Miller, who was known for his semi-autobiographical works, which combined social criticism, reflection, character study, mysticism and sex. 'The Time of the Assassins' presents an interesting insight into Miller's spirituality. Inspired by Rimbaud, the French poet, Miller claimed to see him as a 'mirror', opening new worlds to him.With an introduction by Anthony Burgess. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is smart, with light shelf wear and two small closed tears, one of which has tape repair to the reverse of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 881Q7
- Title
- The Time of the Assassins: A Study of Rimbaud
- Author
- Henry Miller; Anthony Burgess
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Quartet Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- anthony burgess henry miller rimbaud dust wrapper henry miller
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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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