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Balance of Power
por Richard North Patterson
- Usado
- Bom
- Capa dura
- Assinado
- first
- Condição
- Bom/Near Fine
- Livreiro
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Formas de pagamento
Sobre este item
London: Macmillan, 2003 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 9.5" by 6". None. A signed, first UK edition of this political thriller by American author, Richard North Patterson. This work is in the original publisher's black cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. Richard North Patterson is an American fiction writer, trial lawyer and political commentator. He has won many awards for his work, including an Edgar Allen Poe Award and the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere. He has held many positions within the political world in America, and now serves on Washington-based boards which deal with gun violence and political reform. This particular work is Patterson's twelfth novel, following the presidential leadership of fictional character President Kilcannon. Patterson portrays the high-stakes of politics and morality, questioning how far people are willing to go. In the original publisher's black cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with very light rubbing to the boards and minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with light edge wear with the odd handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Author's signature to the title page. Fine
Sinopse
Richard North Patterson ’s twelve novels include eight consecutive international bestsellers; critics compared his novel Protect and Defend to such novels as Allen Drury’s Advise and Consent and Gore Vidal’s Lincoln . Formerly a trial lawyer, Mr. Patterson served as the SEC’s liaison to the Watergate Special Prosecutor, and is now on the boards of several Washington-based advocacy groups dealing with gun violence, political reform, and reproductive rights. He lives with his wife, Laurie, and their family on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Detalhes
- Livreiro
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Nº do estoque do livreiro
- 873Q19
- Título
- Balance of Power
- Autor
- Richard North Patterson
- Ilustrador
- None
- Formato/Encadernação
- Cloth
- Estado do livro
- Usado - Bom
- Condição de sobrecapa
- Near Fine
- Quantidade Disponível
- 1
- Edição
- First edition
- Encadernação
- Capa dura
- Editorial
- Macmillan
- Local de publicação
- London
- Data de publicação
- 2003
- Dimensão
- 9.5" by 6"
- Palavras-chave
- political fiction american politics thriller signed american politics dust wrapper
Termos da venda
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
Sobre o Vendedor
Rooke Books
Membro de Biblio desde 2007
BATH, Somerset
Sobre 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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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
