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Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author, Prague,

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Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author, Prague,

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Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author on half-title, title in red and black, errata leaf and 2ff. advertisements at end, original decorative upper wrapper bound in, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, 8vo, Prague, Aventinum, 1924.

⁂ Important work of science fiction, rarely found signed.

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Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author, Prague,

Name: Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author, Prague,
SKU: 139851495
Price: 750 GBP
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