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Greene, Graham - a Sort of Life - First Edition - Presentation Copy

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Author: Greene, Graham. Title: A Sort of Life. Publisher: London: The Bodley Head, 1971. Description: first edition presentation copy. 1 vol., inscribed on the front blank endleaf "For George Barker with good wishes Graham Greene", bound in the publisher's original green cloth, with the DJ, not price clipped. Condition: VG/VG. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A scarce title signed. The recipient George Barker (1913-1991) was a poet. Greene was a long time admirer of Barker's work and even provided financial assistance to help him purchase a house. This item comes with a "COA" - Certificate of Authenticity
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1971
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214227203682

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