The Tax Inspector, Peter Carey — Advance Proof

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The Tax Inspector, Peter Carey — Advance Proof

Name: The Tax Inspector, Peter Carey — Advance Proof
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6050
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Publication: London, Faber and Faber, 1991

Formatting: 8vo, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume remains remarkably tight and structurally sound, with the distinctive green paper wraps presenting brightly and without any significant fading or creasing. The spine is uncreased and square, suggesting the book is largely unread, and the edges of the text block are clean, displaying only the faintest hint of toning commensurate with age. There is very slight rubbing to the extreme corners of the wraps, but the hinges are entirely firm. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free from foxing or prominent blemishes, making this a highly attractive example of a fragile proof format.

Catalogue Note: This copy is an uncorrected advance proof of Peter Carey’s acclaimed novel, issued in fragile paper wraps prior to the trade hardback release to secure early reviews. As an ephemeral format, proofs of this nature are highly susceptible to wear and are uncommonly found in such well-preserved condition.

The upper wrap bears the publisher’s prospective details, citing a probable publication date of 2 September 1991 and a probable cased price of £13.99, which provides an interesting glimpse into the book's pre-publication marketing.

Coming shortly after Carey secured the Booker Prize for Oscar and Lucinda, early advance copies of this subsequent work carry significant bibliographical weight for collectors. It represents a scarce survival on the open market in this state.

Set over four chaotic days, The Tax Inspector delves into the bizarre and violently unraveling lives of the Catchprice family, who run a failing car dealership in suburban Sydney. When a heavily pregnant and fiercely determined auditor from the Australian Taxation Office arrives to investigate their business, she becomes unwittingly entangled in a multi-generational web of secrets, corruption, and suppressed trauma. Carey’s narrative is both brutally funny and startlingly dark, weaving a tale of familial dysfunction that hurtles toward an explosive, unforgettable climax.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Peter Carey

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

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Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1991

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Book Binding: Paper Wraps

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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