Against a Dark Background
by Banks, Iain M
Against a Dark Background is a science fiction novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks, first published in 1993. It was his first science fiction novel not to be based or set in the Culture, although technically it may be within the same universe and setting.
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Against A Dark Background: Signed
by Banks, Iain M.
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England: Orbit, 1993. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A - British - First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good Plus Condition. Boards Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Reading Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Against a Dark Background
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London: Orbit, 1993. First edition, Hardcover, Fine in Very Good dust jacket,. London: Orbit:, 1993. First edition, Hardcover, Fine in Very Good dust jacket, 487 pp.<br/> A clean, straight and tight copy in lightly rubbed jacket. Item Price
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London : Orbit, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards clean, and sharp. Title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with light toning to edges. Feels nice in the hand, lightly read . Spine ends very gently… Read more about this item Item Price
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Orbit, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x6x1. Black boards with silver spine titling, very good with light scuffing, bumped spine ends. Spine cocked forward. Binding sound. Dust jacket very good with light scuffing and edgewear. Interior clean and unmarked. Item Price
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Against a Dark Background
by Iain M. Banks
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London : Orbit, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight and clean with a very slight lean. The Boards are clean, and very sharp. Title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with a hint of light toning to edges. Previous owners neat… Read more about this item Item Price
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Against a Dark Background
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Against a Dark Background
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