The Informer
by O'Flaherty, Liam
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, 1925. First Edition. Very Good. First edition, first printing. Very Good in publisher's olive green cloth. Cloth toned at spine, lightly rubbed at edges, faint evidence of contact with water to bottom edge. Light lean to binding. Two tasteful owner book plates to front end sheet. Pages lightly toned, light scratches to top stain. A neat copy, lacking the dust jacket.
Synopsis
A tale of temptation, betrayal, and reprisal, this powerful novel is set in the aftermath of the Irish Civil War. It tells of Gypo Nolan, who informs on a wanted comrade. The source of the Academy Award-winning film directed by John Ford. Preface by Denis Donoghue.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 170620010
- Title
- The Informer
- Author
- O'Flaherty, Liam
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1925
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
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About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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- Cloth
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- Edges
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- Jacket
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