About Blady: A Pattern Out of Time (First Edition with Dust Jacket, Very Good++)
by Van Der Post, Laurens
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New York: William Morrow & Company, 1991. FIRST AMER. EDITION, first printing, hardcover with dust jacket, very good++. Quarter blue cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. This comes with a review slip from the publisher asking for two copies of any reviews. This comes with an two letter description of the book from the publisher. Jacket hast not been price-clipped but is slightly crinkled at the top & bottom of the jacket. Overall a EXCELLENT book in a EXCELLENT dust jacket. Good gift. Sir Laurens Jan van der Post (aka Laurens van der Post) December 13, 1906 December 16, 1996. Famous 20th century Afrikaner author of many books, farmer, war hero, political adviser to British heads of government, godparent of Prince William, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer, and conservationist.. First American Edition. Quarter Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.
Synopsis
Sir Laurens, whose life has encompassed African expeditions and years as a Japanese POW, recalls events-some joyful, some tragic-and in so doing provides the framework for an exploration into the human spirit.
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- Ziern-Hanon Galleries (US)
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- Title
- About Blady: A Pattern Out of Time (First Edition with Dust Jacket, Very Good++)
- Author
- Van Der Post, Laurens
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- William Morrow & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1991
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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