Old Man & Mr.Smith de Ustinov, Peter - 1990-10-01

New York: Doubleday, 1990. 261pp. Wear boards, soiling. DJ: soiling, scuffing and wear extremities. Signed and inscribed by Ustinov.. Hb. VG-/VG-.

Toronto: Doubleday Canada, 1990. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pp: 261. The first Canadian edition signed by Ustinov, with a generic inscription "best wishes", on the title page. A humorous novel of our time. Ustinov is perhaps better known for his long and distinguished acting career. However, he is also the author of more than twenty-five novels. This is a near fine copy in a dust jacket with light wear at the spine ends.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Toronto: Doubleday Canada, 1990. Assumed First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A parable novel for our time about God and the Devil travelling on a fact-finding mission on earth unrecognized by those they meet. Issued simultaneously with the British edition, preceding the 1991 U.S.. edition. Ustinov (1921 - 2004) was a two times Academy Award-winning film actor, director, writer, playwright, journalist, humanitarian. humorist, raconteur and Renaissance man. Blue boards with gilt lettering on spine. 261pp. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. INSCRIBED with best wishes by Ustinov on inside front page. Slight edgewear to DJ.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1990. Book. Near Fine (Book Condition). Hard Cover with Dustjacket. Signed by Author(s). First Canadian Edition. 1st canadian edition. Slight lean to spine, else Near Fine in like DJ. Signed by Author with a charming caricature (a self-portrait?) drawn by him on the ffep. [Our rating system: 1.Fine; 2. Near fine; 3. Very good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.].