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Magnox Alert

Dillistone, K. St. J

(Book #ID 66728)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street, Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1991. Sussex 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 242 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0863325904

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Sharky's Machine

Diehl, William

(Book #ID 78436)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1978. London 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 374 printed pages of text. Fine clean condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the top cover edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091360706

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The Keeper of Antiquities

Dombrovsky, Yury [Jacket Illustration by Jake Abrams]

(Book #ID 93574)

Published by Carcanet Press Limited, 208-212 Corn Exchange Buildings, Manchester First Thus Edition 1988. 1988.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 273 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minimal wear along the edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0856357707

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Pride of Carthage; A Novel of Hannibal

Durham, David Anthony

(Book #ID 41045)

Published by Doubleday 61-63 Uxbridge Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 588 pp ISBN 0385604637, number string to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Double page map. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Vet On Vacation; Vet In A State [An Omnibus Edition]

Duncan, Alex

(Book #ID 52266)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London 1980. London 1980.

Hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0491026633. Contains 287 printed pages of text. A little tanning and foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition price clipped panoramic dust wrapper illustrated by Douglas Hall. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Para Handy Sails Again; The Continued Voyages of the Vital Spark

Donald, Stuart

(Book #ID 45074)

Published by Neil Wilson Publishing Ltd., Glasgow First Edition 1995. Glasgow 1995.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 1897784473. Contains 221 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Two For The Lions [Signed]

Davis, Lindsey

(Book #ID 67349)

Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 325 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Lindsey Davis.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712677968

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Dear Future

D'Aguiar, Fred

(Book #ID 47312)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0701165375. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Very light tanning to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Next to Last Train Ride

Dennis, Charles

(Book #ID 48017)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1974. London 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. ISBN 333168089. Contains 217 printed pages of text. Ownership name to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the top of the spine, spine colours not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Violetta

Duffield, Anne

(Book #ID 52187)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with two short closed tears to the front cover, not price clipped 12/6, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Image Makers

Dryer, Bernard V.

(Book #ID 49260)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London 1959. London 1959.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, blue and lemon title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 480 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in superb very near Fine condition period panoramic artwork dust wrapper by Val Biro with just two small closed tears to the spine tip, spine colours not faded, not price clipped 18s. Dust wrapper without any chips or pieces of paper missing and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stranger to the Shore

Dodson, Kenneth

(Book #ID 49263)

Published by Angus and Robertson, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in superb Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper by Francis Russell Flint with almost imperceptible fading of the red titles to the spine, not price clipped 13s 6d. Dust wrapper without any tears or pieces of paper missing and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Die Hochzeit der sieben Zigeuner [The Marriage of Seven Gypsies]

Doolaard, A. Den

(Book #ID 50482)

Published by Buchgemeinschaft Donauland / Wien circa 1960. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 368 printed pages of German text. Ink ownership name to the top of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with just a little rubbing to the spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper without any tears or pieces of paper missing and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Scapegoat [1]

Du Maurier, Daphne [1907-1989]

(Book #ID 52661)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London 1957. London 1957.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 368 printed pages of text. With ownership markings to the front free end paper. Fine condition book, in torn and repaired dust wrapper with monochrome photograph of Alec Guinness and Bette Davis on the front panel, not price clipped 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Leila; Further in the Life and Destinies of Darcy Dancer, Gentleman

Donleavy, J. P. [Jacket Illustration by Brian Grimwood]

(Book #ID 62434)

Published by Allen Lane, Penguin Books Ltd., 536 King's Road, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 427 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition landscape illustrated dust wrapper with minor crease lines down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713911719

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Dollarville

Davies, Pete

(Book #ID 53765)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First English Edition 1990. London 1990.

First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0224027239. Contains 211 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Storm At The Hook

Dimbleby, Richard

(Book #ID 53866)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition March 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark red cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 318 printed pages of text. Slight darkening down the spine and to the page edges, small rubs to the spine tips and corners, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Harm in Trying

Dedina, Michel [Jacket design by Jack Larkin]

(Book #ID 53917)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., London First Edition 1964. London 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 printed pages of text. Minimal rubs to the spine ends and corners, a few brown spots to the front edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small rubs and creasing to the edges, not price clipped 18/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Confession of Katherine Howard

Dunn, Suzannah

(Book #ID 65558)

Published by Harper Collins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2010. London 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, metallic pink title and author lettering to the spine, family tree to the end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 307 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780007258291

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The Snare is Broken

Davidson, Alexander

(Book #ID 55905)

Published by Bailey Brothers & Swinfen Ltd., Warner House, Folkestone, Kent First Edition 1975. Kent 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. ISBN 561002312. Contains 165 printed pages of text with frontispiece monochrome map. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition panoramic colour illustrated dust wrapper with 15 mm closed tear to the top of the front panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 561002312

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Bend Sinister

Dymoke, Juliet [Dust Wrapper by Val Biro]

(Book #ID 73628)

Published by Jarrolds Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 240 printed pages of text. Light spotting to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very minor rubbing to the tips, not price clipped 18s, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Rearing Field

de Soissons, Maurice [Cover Illustration by Annie Soudain]

(Book #ID 57191)

Published by Woodthorpe Publishing, Woodthorpe, Brancaster Staithe, King's Lynn, Norfolk First Edition 1995. Norfolk 1995.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 175 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952090716

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A Long Finish [An Aurelio Zen Mystery]

Dibdin, Michael

(Book #ID 57296)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 249 printed pages of text. Spine ends slightly turned in. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571193412

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Poor Dear Charlotte

Donald, Anabel

(Book #ID 58732)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal wear to the upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340360321

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A Star Called Henry

Doyle, Roddy

(Book #ID 68103)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black silver covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, black end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 343 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224060198

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Cosmopolis

De Lillo, Don

(Book #ID 58691)

Published by Picador, Pan Macmillan Ltd., 20 New Wharf Road, London First Thus Edition 2003. London 2003.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 209 printed pages of text, blue end papers. Superficial wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little creasing to the upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0330412760

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Tunc

Durrell, Lawrence [1912-1990]

(Book #ID 65669)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 316 printed pages of text. Light foxing spotting to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crease line to the top of the spine, not price clipped 25s, red lettering to the spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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No Bright Banner

De Capite, Michael

(Book #ID 59805)

Published by Falcon Press (London) Limited, 7 Crown Passage, Pall Mall, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 292 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the blue of the spine and margins of the upper panel, tan age spots to the spine and upper edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Gentle Tourist

Delay, Jill [Jacket Illustration by Simon Scarsbrook]

(Book #ID 62478)

Published by André Deutsch, 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original silver grey paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 103 printed pages of text. Small ink marking to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0233978720

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The Glass Ceiling

Donald, Anabel

(Book #ID 62549)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 217 printed pages of text. Third novel featuring Private Investigator Alex Tanner. Ink initials to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with thin damp line marks to the lower cover, red spine not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333629892

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Sweet Confusion

Denny, Norman

(Book #ID 64482)

Published by John Lane, The Bodley Head, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 366 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top of the lower gutter, not price clipped 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Losing You

Debney, Patricia

(Book #ID 65333)

Published by Bluecrome Publishing, P. O. Box 109, Portishead, Bristol First Edition 2007. Bristol 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, midnight blue end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 176 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906061067

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Don Juan in Lourdes

DeMaria, Robert [Jacket Design by Ron Clark]

(Book #ID 84714)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 314 printed pages of text. Lower spine end scuffed, ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with tiny chips to the upper spine tips, shallow rubs along the edges, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Annerton Pit

Dickinson, Peter

(Book #ID 67217)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 175 printed pages of text. Small bumps to the corners. Very Good condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped panoramic dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575022396

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