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Ellroy (James) L. A. Confidential, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author,

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Ellroy (James) L. A. Confidential, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author,

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Ellroy (James) L. A. Confidential, signed presentation inscription from the author "Wombat blood drips!" on half-title, promotional flier and newspaper clippings loosely inserted, jacket with short nick and creasing to head, New York, 1990 § Deighton (Len) An Expensive Place to Die, "Top Secret" folder with documents loosely inserted, slight shelf-lean, jacket spine sunned, rubbing to spine tips and corners, 1967, first editions, original boards, dust-jackets; and 5 others, thrillers, 8vo (7)

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Ellroy (James) L. A. Confidential, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author,

Name: Ellroy (James) L. A. Confidential, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author,
SKU: 124946515
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock