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Verlag: Secretum Mundi Publishing,, London,, 2012
ISBN 10: 0957242905ISBN 13: 9780957242906
Anbieter: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Hardback. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Limited edition, one of 5000 copies. 4to. pp. [v], 527, [vi]. 6 large folding maps tipped-in, 5 of these are reprinted from Richard Horwood's Georgian atlas of London, the last a facsimile of the map published in the original Narrative of Robert Adams. Original publisher's paper-covered boards lettered gilt on spine and upper cover. Marbled endpapers. Presentation copy: 'For A. A. Gill, with warmest wishes Tahir Shah.' Tahir Shah headed postcard addressed from 202 Walm Lane, London NW2 3BP loosely inserted with a handwritten message to Adrian Gill undated and consisting of about 26 words in which he says as he is 'an enormous admirer of your work, I wanted you to have a copy of my new book.' A copy of the extract concerning the story of Robert Adams, the inspiration of Shah's fictional account, taken from the Quarterly Review Vol. XVI No. 28, loosely inserted. pp. 453-474. Stapled pamphlet. Synopsis of the story also loosely inserted. Folder on rear endpaper with slip giving details of how to access further information on the website. Tahir Shah (born 1966) is an Anglo-Afghan travel writer and documentary maker. Adrian Gill or A. A. Gill (1954 Ð 2016), the renowned food and television critic who has been described as 'a giant among journalists' won numerous awards for his writing. He was known for his acerbic style which led to several media controversies. Very good. ISBN 9780957242906 Very good indeed. Signedes.