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Books: A quantity of hardback books by Paul Theroux to include first editions comprising Kowloon

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Books: A quantity of hardback books by Paul Theroux to include first editions comprising Kowloon Tong, 1997; World's End and Oher Stories, 1980; Half Moon Street, 1984; Picture Palace, 1978; Sunrise with Seamonsters, 1985; The Pillars of Hercules - A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean, 1995; The Mosquito Coast, 1982; My Other Life, 1996; The Happy Isles of Oceania - Paddling the Pacific, 1992; Riding the Iron Rooster, 1988; My Secret History, 1989; O-zone, 1986; Dark Star Safari, 2002; The Family Arsenal, 1976; The London Embassy, 1983, and The Consul's File, 1977 (16)Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.

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Books: A quantity of hardback books by Paul Theroux to include first editions comprising Kowloon

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