Humpty Dumpty in Oakland
by Philip K. Dick
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz LTD, 1986. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9" by 5.5". None. The first edition of this realist novel by Philip K. Dick, an interesting non-sci-fi novel by the American author. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.'Humpty Dumpty in Oakland' is a realist novel by the noted American author Philip K. Dick. The novel follows the 8 year old Jim Fergesson, who decides to sell his Oakland-based auto repair business and retire, and backlash that comes from that decision.A striking departure from Dick's usual science fiction works. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper is fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine
Synopsis
Humpty Dumpty in Oakland is a realist, non-science fiction novel authored by Philip K. Dick. Originally completed in 1960, but rejected by prior publishers, this work was posthumously published by Gollancz in the United Kingdom in 1986. An American edition was published by Tor Books in 2007.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 853P9
- Title
- Humpty Dumpty in Oakland
- Author
- Philip K. Dick
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz LTD
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1986
- Size
- 9" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Humpty Dumpty in Oakland philip k. dick realist oakland philip k. dick
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Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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