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Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e   \n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nScarce, especially in this condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nSee our other edition listed and on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452499804452,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/130939.jpg?v=1785975869"},{"product_id":"giddinbehind","title":"GIDDINBEHIND","description":"\u003cp\u003eGIDDINBEHIND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eby David Conway\u003cbr\u003e\nand Del Clapham\u003cbr\u003e\nand Gordon McLauchlan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: small softcover, stapled \u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: Hospitality Press 1975\u003cbr\u003e\nSize (mm): 215 w x 140 h x 5 h\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: no pagination\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU: A5L\/2510\/K584\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\nA comic collection from New Zealand politics in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes monochrome images of public figures with humorous captions.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nImmaculate, near new with only light shelf wear\/marks on covers. 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