WAITING FOR ORDERS: THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES OF ERIC AMBLER
by Ambler, Eric
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy, without dust jacket as issued, in a fine slipcase. (8535)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Mysterious Press, 1991. First edition. A fine copy, without dust jacket as issued, in a fine slipcase. (8535). Octavo, cloth. One of 26 lettered copies signed by the Amber. The 26 copy lettered edition is the only signed limited of this title. Ambler would not sign a numbered edition. Introduction by Ambler. Includes eight stories, six feature Dr. Czissar, a refugee Czech detective written during World War II.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8535
- Title
- WAITING FOR ORDERS: THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES OF ERIC AMBLER
- Author
- Ambler, Eric
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy, without dust jacket as issued, in a fine slipcase. (8535)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Mysterious Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1991
- Keywords
- Mystery . SC . Signed
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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