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V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$3.51 + shipping
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Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
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Condition: Good
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Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$5.70 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$6.91 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition. First edition. Minor wear on the covers, corners, and the edges. Like shelf wear. May contain some writing and or highlighting within.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
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Condition: Very Good
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Seller: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$7.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Minor shelf wear to binding. Light wear, soiling & foxing on edges of text block. Tanning on endpapers & pastedowns. Dj shelf worn around edges with scuffs, creases & small tears in a mylar cover.
Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$7.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Previous owner's information neatly in ink on second front free end paper. Otherwise, a clean and straight first US printing. Dust jacket has some rubbing at extremities. 176 pp.
Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V. S.. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$7.90 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 8.4 X 5.9 X 1.0 inches; 176 pages
Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf August 1984, 1984.
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Seller: Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$8.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: first American edition Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center V. S. Naipaul. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$9.00 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: Shows signs of wear. yellowing to pages, missing dust jacket, ex-librbary copy reader copy
Seller: RUSH HOUR BUSINESS, worcester, MA, U.S.A.
NAIPAUL, V. S. FINDING THE CENTER Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 8vo, xi, 176 pages, boards and cloth, bumped; dj bumped, scuffed "The two personal narrative pieces that make up FINDING THE CENTER were written one after the other and occupied the best part of two years. They are offered as a book . because, over and above their story content, both pieces are about the process of writing. Both pieces seek in different ways to admit the reader to that process." - Foreword. As a wroter. of course, Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Seller: Thomas J. Joyce And Company, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V. S.. FINDING THE CENTER. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$11.25 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 8vo; 176 pages; The dust jacket as well as the book have very minor wear. Overall well taken care of.
Seller: Circle City Books, tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$13.95 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$14.62 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. 1st American edition. (travel, voyages, biography)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf August 1984, 1984.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Some wear and scuff marks to the dust jacket.
Seller: A Cappella Books, Inc., Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
NAIPAUL, V.S.. Finding the Center: Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Description: First edition and first printing. Hardcover. Two narratives from the winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Literature A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket.
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition, First Printing; dj w/lite wear, unclipped price, in mylar; orange c w/white boards, gilt titles; owner's name; 176 clean, unmarked pages. Size: 8 Vo; 1 Pound
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$15.99 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Very good first American edition in good price unclipped dust jacket ($13.95). Binding is solid. Jacket is generally nice with some shelfwear and edgewear, but does have a small tattered tear at top front by spine. Will ship (and look great) in an archival quality clear Brodart cover. We use quality packaging materials.
Seller: Third Person Books, Elk Grove Village, IL, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V. S.. FINDING THE CENTER Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$18.75 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 8vo; 176 pages
Seller: Circle City Books, tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Price clipped.
Seller: SuzyQBooks, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
NAIPAUL, V.S.. Finding the Center: Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First American edition. Just about fine in a somewhat worn, very good or better dust jacket with a tiny tear at the crown.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
NAIPAUL, V.S.. FINDING THE CENTER: TWO NARRATIVES. NEW YORK NY ALFRED A KNOPF CO PUB 1984., 1984.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Description: F/VG+. D.J. IS LIGHTLY RUBBED AT THE FORE-EDGES AND CORNERS WITH A SHORT TEAR AT THE TOP OF THE REAR PANEL. A VERY NICE COPY. FIRST EDITION. Binding is HARDCOVER.
Seller: JOHN LUTSCHAK BOOKS, BURLINGTON, WI, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$21.61 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V.S.. Finding the Center : Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Stated 'First American Edition' on the copyright page. $13.95 on the front flap. Dust jacket has some rubbing, is in a protective cover. 176 pages. Remainder mark on bottom page edges.
Seller: Manchester By The Book, Manchester-By-the-Sea, MA, U.S.A.
NAIPAUL, V.S.. Finding the Center: Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First American edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V. S.. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Xlib; Ex-Library; 8.399999991432000 X 5.899999993982000 X 0.999999998980000 inches; 176 pages
Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$25.73 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V. S.. FINDING THE CENTER: Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$27.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First American edition, first printing, hardcover. Red cloth spine with silver titles, white paper-covered boards. 176 pages. Fine in a fine, mylar-covered dust jacket.
Seller: Ziebarth Books, Coal Valley, IL, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V. S.. FINDING THE CENTER. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$27.50 + shipping
Description: First American edition. Uncorrected proof. Single volume (5.25" x 8.25"). 176 pp. In blue plain printed wraps. Toning to spine, else fine. A work of nonfiction, this book begins with "Prologue to an Autobiography." Naipaul won the Booker Prize (1971) and the Nobel Prize in Literature (2001).
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$28.56 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$30.49 + shipping
Condition: New
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Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$32.77 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Book is in NEW condition.
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Naipaul, V. S.. Finding the Center: Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Book condition: NF. Dust jacket condition: NF. Internally clean, crisp, and tightly bound. The dust jacket is in great condition except for light shelf wear to the top edge. It is in a mylar cover to keep it protected from further harm. BP. Lit. Crit.
Seller: Bookplate, Chestertown, MD, U.S.A.
NAIPAUL, V.S.. FINDING THE CENTER. Two Narratives. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$38.54 + shipping
Description: Fiirst American Edition. 8vo. pp.xi + 177. quarter red cloth hardcover in green decorated dust wrapper. Near fine.
Seller: A&F.McIlreavy.Buderim Rare Books, Buderim, QLD, Australia
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center (Uncorrected Proof). Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition, first printing in advance proofs format. A fine copy in blue wraps. 176 page octavo, publisher's printed wraps. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted, padded box.
Seller: The Great Catsby's Rare Books, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Naipaul, V.S.. Finding The Center; Two Narratives.. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$54.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 1st edition. Cloth spine and paper boards, dust jacket. Near fine.
Seller: James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$57.30 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Brand New!
Seller: Save With Sam, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$59.00 + shipping
Condition: New
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Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. FINDING THE CENTER. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$84.95 + shipping
Description: Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Light rubbing on front/rear panels and flap folds. Stated First Edition. ; 8.4 X 5.9 X 1.0 inches; 176 pages.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. FINDING THE CENTER. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$97.06 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.9
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
V. S. Naipaul. Finding the Center. Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: US$110.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: A handsome copy of the First American Edition, Book is in new condition, tight and unread. Jacket has a few minuscule, barely noticeable blemishes. Overall a welcome addition to any collection of Naipaul s works. Photos upon request.
Seller: Larry's Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
NAIPAUL, V.S.. Finding the Center: Two Narratives. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1984.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First American edition. Stain on top of page edge encroaching a little on the pages, remnant of small bookstore sticker on the front pastedown, else about very good in rubbed about very good dustwrapper. Inscribed by Naipaul to a prominent African-American author and critic, Albert Murray: "V. S. Naipaul for Al Murray."
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.