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From the Franklin Library Collection... Kowloon Tong PERSONALLY SIGNED by Paul Theroux Frontispiece by Kim Barnes A Limited First Edition Copyright 19 9 7 by The Franklin Library Premium Full Leather Binding This Signed First Edition contains all of these classic Franklin Library trimmings: Premium Leather Binding Marbled Endleaves Distinctive Cover Design Hubbed Spine, Accented in Gold Satin Ribbon Page Marker Gilded Page Edges Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper Beautiful Illustrations A very scarce title in any condition, this copy is in Fine and Unread condition. The front and back covers are both in Perfect condition and the gilded page edges show no wear at all! There are no markings, bookplates, or other signs of prior ownership in this book! This book is part of the Signed First Editions Collection published by The Franklin Library and is PERSONALLY SIGNED by Paul Theroux. It comes complete with Collector's Notes and would be a beautiful addition to your Franklin Library book collection. Overall, this copy is a grade collector's book. This book is very elusive in this superior condition, as only a limited number of them were ever published, so now is the time to act. Hopefully you can add this book to your collection and enjoy it in the years to come... From the best-selling author of My Other Life comes a witty novel set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's reunification with China. Neville "Bunt" Mullard and his mother, Betty, see Hong Kong as part of Great Britain; a cozy, monotonous, beguilingly pleasant part, in which the family business has afforded them a comfortable living. They can see China from their living room, but they have never been there. Here in Hong Kong it is possible to despise Chinese food while enjoying big breakfasts, high tea, the race meetings at Happy Valley, and the "Blue hotels" of Kowloon Tong, where Bunt sometimes rents a room by the hour. Certainly they have never been forced to think about the impending "Chinese take-away" until mainland businessman Mr. Hugo offers them a tidy sum for their textile factory. Bunt refuses him out of hand, but it soon emerges that this well-spoken gentleman is different from the Hong Kong Chinese the Mullards have lived alongside for years: Mr. Hung will accept no refusals. The disappearance of a young woman from the factory forces Bunt to make decisions that matter, and at age 43, perhaps he may also discover true love. Please Email Me With Any Questions You Might Have! Shipping Info: Buyer To Pay Shipping International Bidders Pay Extra Shipping Forms of Payment Accepted: Paypal Good luck and happy bidding!
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