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1994 Captain Corelli's Mandolin

About the Item

The first edition of Louis de Bernieres' best known work, set in Greece during World War Two. The first edition, first impression, in the variant black cloth binding. Signed by the author to the title page. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' is a popular novel set on the Greek island Kefalonia, during the Italian and German occupation of the Second World War. The novel follows the story of Antonio Corelli, an Italian, and Pelagia, the daughter of a local Greek physician. In 2001, the novel was adapted into a film starring Nicolas Cage and Penelope Cruz. Written by Louis de Bernieres, who is best known for this novel. His other popular works include 'Birds Without Wings' and 'Red Dog'. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the tail of the spine. Very light edge wear to the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: Fine
  • Creator:
    Louis de Bernieres (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1994
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 892P58D1stDibs: LU8925240600062

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