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The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: Available Copies
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Below are the first 30 of the lowest-total-price offerings from AbeBooks; all information shown is as specified by the sellers. To see all responses direct from AbeBooks—who may have more than 30—click here.
The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: A Hypnotic Literary ThrillerâAn Artist Must Paint a Woman He Cannot See by Jeffrey Ford
Paperback
ISBN: 9780060936174
Publisher: William Morrow (edition Perennial ed.) (2003)
Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $5.23
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $5.23
The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
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The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: A Novel by Jeffrey Ford
Paperback
ISBN: 9780060936174
Publisher: William Morrow (2003)
Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $7.49
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $7.49
Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: A Novel by Jeffrey Ford
Paperback
ISBN: 9780060936174
Publisher: William Morrow (2003)
Seller: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County (Eugene, OR, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $3.99
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $7.98
BOOK EDGES AND/OR PAGES ARE SHOWING COMMON YELLOWING DO TO AGE WITH POS.FOXING Paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.
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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $8.83
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $8.83
Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $8.83
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $8.83
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: A Novel by Ford, Jeffrey
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780066211268
Publisher: William Morrow (2002)
Seller: Half Price Books Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $5.94
Shipping: $3.49
TOTAL Cost: $9.43
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: The Yard Sale Store (Narrowsburg, NY, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $3.99
Shipping: $5.97
TOTAL Cost: $9.96
Reliable and presentable hardcover book. In a full dust jacket. Some shelf wear to the covers. Tight binding! The text flows cleanly and clearly. Enjoy this worthwhile edition.
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Seller: Library House Internet Sales (Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $3.00
Shipping: $6.99
TOTAL Cost: $9.99
A mysterious and richly evocative novel, The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque tells the story of portraitist Piero Piambo, who is offered a commission unlike any other. The client is Mrs. Charbuque, a wealthy and elusive woman who asks Piambo to paint her portrait, though with one bizarre twist: he may question her at length on any topic, but he may not, under any circumstances, see her. So begins an astonishing journey into Mrs. Charbuque's world and the world of 1893 New York society in this hypnotically compelling literary thriller. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.
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The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: A Novel by Jeffrey Ford
Paperback
ISBN: 9780060936174
Publisher: William Morrow (2003)
Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.49
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $10.24
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque: A Hypnotic Literary Thriller?An Artist Must Paint a Woman He Cannot See by Jeffrey Ford
Paperback
ISBN: 9780060936174
Publisher: William Morrow (2003)
Seller: HPB-Ruby (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.79
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $10.54
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $10.67
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $10.67
Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: The Parnassus BookShop (Newport, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $7.95
Shipping: $6.00
TOTAL Cost: $13.95
Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. Literary thriller set in 1890s New York society. A strange tale of obsession, inspiration and the supernatural--with a little murder thrown in. Bright, clean and unmarked wraps with a light abrasion to upper corner and a touch of edgewear. Internals clean, unmarked, spotless. 310 pages. 5.25 x 8 inches. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, 2003.
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