9780701134792 - a message to the planet von murdoch, iris (27 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamp…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Iris Murdoch's 24th novel, published in her 71st year, tells of Alfred Ludens' long search for Professor Marcus Vallar, convinced he possesses a secret fundamental to the human condition. But is Vallar a genius, a madman or a saint? What Ludens discovers is certainly not what he expects. A readable copy…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Iris Murdoch's 24th novel, published in her 71st year, tells of Alfred Ludens' long search for Professor Marcus Vallar, convinced he possesses a secret fundamental to the human condition. But is Vallar a genius, a madman or a saint? What Ludens discovers is certainly not what he expects. The book h…

Zustand: Good. 1st edition. Imitation cloth, dj, VG/G+. [vi]+563pp, paper a little tanned to the margins as usual, dustjacket faded to the spine & a little bumped at the edges. The author's penultimate novel, & one which centres around the enigmatic philosopher Marcus Vallar & a secret he may, or may not possess for the beefit o…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Chatto & Windus, 1989. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, [vii],563pp. Pages a little yellowed. A good copy. 0701134798/0.9uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this…

Cloth. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. FEP Page Clipped Ex Library with usual Stampsvery good d/j For years, Alfred Ludens has pursued mathematician and philosopher Marcus Vallar, who possess, Ludens believes, a secret of great significance to mankind. 563 pp.(We carry a wide selec…

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good+. Condition Notes: A little faded at the spine and onto the margins of the panels of the dust wrapper. Gift inscription to the first blank. The contents lightly toned with age; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over green boards…

Hardback. A late novel from one of the twentieth century's most important writers - a story of the relationships that restore meaning in a seemingly random universe. For years, Alfred Ludens has pursued mathematician and philosopher Marcus Vallar in the belief that he possesses a profound metaphysical formula, a missing link of…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Substantial 8vo.pp. 563. Signed by the author on the title page. Original publisher's cloth binding in dark green, lettered gilt at spine. Dust jacket in greens, lettered beige with a digital collage illustration by Tom Phillips. Loosely inserted promotional bookmar…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Only mild issues are scattered foxing to the edges and some age-toning to page edges. DJ spine lightly sunned. Flat signed by the…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover with jacket in good condition. First edition. Signed by author on title page. Jacket is lightly scored and worn. Jacket and hardcover spine ends are lightly bumped. Page block is lightly marked and tanned. Page edges are slightly tanned. Leading corners of a few pages are lightly bumped. Spine…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. Hardcover with quarter bound marbled boards, no dust jacket, in very good condition. This edition is limited to 150 specially bound copies, signed by the author, of which this is number 107. Page block and page edges are lightly tanned and foxed. Binding is sound an…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Book Condition — Fine: Slight discolouration across corner of pages due to age (please refer to images), but otherwise in perfect condition. Dust jacket is free from blemishes or tears. Original binding remains excellent. Dated signature on front panel. Te…

Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. London: Chatto & Windus, [1989]. First Edition, Limited to 150 copies of which this is no. 142. Octavo (24cm); publisher's cloth over marbled paper-covered boards, gilt-lettered spine, in original glassine dust jacket; [12],563pp. Front hinge just starting, textblock a bit toned, else Very Good to…