A. Merritt “The Ship of Ishtar” Vintage c.1956 paperback
$17.00
This is a “very good” vintage paperback published circa 1956 by Avon Books, 35 cent cover price.
Solid spine, not cracked or rolled. Text block is square and tight, covers close flat. No real creasing to covers, some mild surface wear from 70 years of existence. Outer and lower text block edge fairly bright and uniform, not thumbed or spotted. Upper edge shows some tanning. No loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Really a very nice vintage paperback indeed!
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| Weight | 16 oz |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 5 × 1 in |
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