London,1837. Jack Maggs, raised and deported as a criminal, has returned from Australia, in secret and at great risk. What does he want after all these years, and why is he so interested in the comings and goings at a plush townhouse in Great Queen Street? And why is Jack himself an object of such interest to Tobias Oates, celebrated author, amateur hypnotist and fellow burglar - in this case of people's minds, of their histories and inner phantoms? A thrilling story of mesmerism and possession, of dangerous bargains and ...
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London,1837. Jack Maggs, raised and deported as a criminal, has returned from Australia, in secret and at great risk. What does he want after all these years, and why is he so interested in the comings and goings at a plush townhouse in Great Queen Street? And why is Jack himself an object of such interest to Tobias Oates, celebrated author, amateur hypnotist and fellow burglar - in this case of people's minds, of their histories and inner phantoms? A thrilling story of mesmerism and possession, of dangerous bargains and illicit love against the backdrop of Victorian London.
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Add this copy of Jack Maggs (Signed) to cart. $15.00, like new condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Knopf.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Outrider Book Gallery rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lacey, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Random House Canada.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Light stain to top edge at head of spine. Previous owner's signature on book tag on front endpaper. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 306 pg. Audience: General/trade. Book is straight with strong binding and clean text. Boar edges show moderate shelf wear. A solid reader copy. First Canadian Edition 1998.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Last Word Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Olympia, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Knopf.
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Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Light shelf wear to boards and dust jacket. Front end page is slightly separated due to manufacturer defect, otherwise very good. Binding square and tight. No loose pages or creasing to spine. No highlighting, notation, or remainder marks. Signed by author on title page. Stated first edition with full number line. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs-1st Uk Edition/1st Printing to cart. $15.99, good condition, Sold by A Good Read rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 1997 by Faber and Faber.
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Good. 057119088X. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY-customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. Wear to tips and edges of DJ, bruising to top and bottom of spine, PO inscription in ink of ffep; 162 X 30 X 241 millimeters; 320 pages; Signed by Author.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs to cart. $16.00, like new condition, Sold by Ash Grove Heirloom Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pueblo, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs to cart. $16.00, like new condition, Sold by Enterprise Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Knopf.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs-1st Uk Edition/1st Printing to cart. $17.48, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Faber & Faber.
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Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible-Very Good. Very Good dust jacket. Signed by author on laid in bookplate. First U.K. Edition. In protective mylar cover.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs to cart. $22.00, like new condition, Sold by Lavendier Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Foster, RI, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Knopf.
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Like New. University of Queensland Press; 1997. Hardcover. First edition, First Printing. Fine in a Near Fine, unpriced for export, Dustwrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 392pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs to cart. $22.00, like new condition, Sold by Time Traveler Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Faber & Faber.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 057119088X. Signed by Peter Carey on the title page. Full number line.; 1.26 x 9.29 x 6.38 Inches; 336 pages; Signed by Author.
Add this copy of Jack Maggs: a Novel to cart. $23.00, very good condition, Sold by Hourglass Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, BC, CANADA, published 1998 by Alfred A Knopf.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+, Not Price Clipped jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) First American Edition stated on verso of title page; signed by Peter Carey on the title page with no inscription; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean, unread copy in collectible condition.
This book is interesting and the personal history of the characters is the driving force of the plot. Interestingly enough it keeps you just about intersted, but the denouement is too expected, too deliberate to be believable. Certainly not as much of an achievement as "Oscar and Lucinda".