The Potato Factory: A Novel de Courtenay, Bryce

W.H.A, 1995. Hardcover. Good.

W.H.A.. Good. 23.4 x 15.5 x 4.8 cm. Hardcover. 1995. 692 pages. No dj. Bookplate<br> Ikey Solomon is the King Rat o f the dark backstreets of 19th-century Stepney. A notorious crimi nal, his only fear is that Hannah, his resentful and ambitious wi fe, will force him to reveal his half of the combination to the s afe in which their joint wealth is hidden .

Port Melbourne, Vic.: W.H.A.. Good. 18 x 11cm. Paperback. 1995. 692 pages. Cover worn. Text tanned.<br> Ikey Solomon is the King Rat of the dark backstreets of 19th-century Stepney. A notorious criminal, his only fear is that Hannah, his resentful and ambitio us wife, will force him to reveal his half of the combination to the safe in which their joint wealth is hidden .

W.H.A.. Good. 23.4 x 15.5 x 4.8 centimetres (0. Hardcover. 1995. 666 pages. dj ripped. Name on ffep.<br> Ikey Solomon is the King Rat of the dark backstreets of 19th-century Stepney. A notorious criminal, his only fear is that Hannah, his resentful and ambitio us wife, will force him to reveal his half of the combination to the safe in which their joint wealth is hidden .

W.H.A., 1995. jacket creased all over, but bright and without tears.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Port Melbourne, Vic.: W.H.A.. Very Good. 1995. 692 pages. <br>666 pages ; 25 cm Ikey Solomon is the King Rat of the dark backstreets of 19th-century Stepney. A notorious crimin al, his only fear is that Hannah, his resentful and ambitious wif e, will force him to reveal his half of the combination to the sa fe in which their joint wealth is hidden .

William Heinemann, Australia, 1995. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 666 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: William Heinemann, Australia, 1995. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Pages are reasonably tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. 2cm taped tear on back of dust jacket. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Ikey Solomon is very successful indeed, in the art of thieving. Ikey's partner in crime is his mistress, the forthright Mary Abacus, until misfortune befalls them. They are parted and each must make the harsh journey from 19th century London to Van Diemens Land. In the backstreets and dives of Hobart Town, Mary learns the art of brewing and builds The Potato Factory, where she plans a new future. But her ambitions are threatened by Ikey's wife, Hannah, her old enemy. The two women raise… Leer más

William Heinemann, Australia, 1995. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 666 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: William Heinemann, Australia, 1995. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping and minor chips and/or tears. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Ikey Solomon is very successful indeed, in the art of thieving. Ikey's partner in crime is his mistress, the forthright Mary Abacus, until misfortune befalls them. They are parted and each must make the harsh journey from 19th century London to Van Diemens Land. In the backstreets and dives of Hobart Town, Mary learns the art of brewing and builds The Potato Factory, where she plans a new future. But her ambitions are threatened by Ikey's wife, Hannah, her old enemy. The two women raise their separate families. As each woman sets out to destroy the… Leer más

Melbourne: William Heinemann Australia., 1995. 666pp, endpaper maps. Page edges toned. Or black papered boards. Jacket has minor edge wear. Signed and inscribed (to Stuart) on half-title page. The story of Ikey Solomon, the true character on whom Dickens based the character of Fagin. Ikey, and his wife and mistress are transported to Van Diemen's Land where the 2 strong and determined women raise families with the surname of Solomon-one legitimate, one not. The destinies of both families are locked into Ikey's greed, Hannah's hate and Mary's soaring ambition -- a potent combination that, when love is added, becomes a vengeful and explosive mixture as each woman sets out to destroy the other.. Signed & Inscribed by the Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.

Melbourne: William Heinemann Australia., 1995. 666pp, endpaper maps. Page edges toned/foxed. Or black papered boards. Jacket has slight edge wear. Signed and inscribed on half-title page. The story of Ikey Solomon, the true character on whom Dickens based the character of Fagin. Ikey, and his wife and mistress are transported to Van Diemen's Land where the 2 strong and determined women raise families with the surname of Solomon-one legitimate, one not. The destinies of both families are locked into Ikey's greed, Hannah's hate and Mary's soaring ambition -- a potent combination that, when love is added, becomes a vengeful and explosive mixture as each woman sets out to destroy the other.. Signed by Author. Reprint. Hard Cover. Good Plus/Very Good. 8vo.