Book #33799

The Tax Inspector - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Peter Carey
Book #33799 The Tax Inspector - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Peter Carey.

Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: As New
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1991.

A special first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread As New condition. SIGNED by author Peter Carey.

The Catchprices of suburban Sydney, Australia, are a family of misfits coming apart at the seams. Sixteen-year-old Benny seems to be the only one who cares that the family auto dealership is near collapse, despite some creative bookkeeping. Things get even more interesting with the arrival of Maria Takis, the pregnant tax collector. Can Benny convince her to drop the investigation?

This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [viii], 279, [3] pages; Signed by Author.

Price: $60.00

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