Dragonflight (SIGNED)
by McCaffrey, Anne
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 034527749X
- ISBN 13
- 9780345277497
- Seller
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About This Item
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1978. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 337 Pp. FIRST EDITION. FIRST PRINTING OCTOBER 1978. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 1/3 BUCKRAM HARDBOUND, LIME GREEN BOARDS, GILT TITLE ON SPINE COVER, COLOR ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET. DIMENSIONS: 8 9/16" x 6" x 1 1/4." BOOK CONDITION: EXTRA FINE; OWNERSHIP INSCRIPTION ON FRONT FREE END PAPER. DUST JACKET CONDITION: NEAR FINE. Bonus vintage paperback reading copy of this book will ship with collectible copy.
Synopsis
Dragonflight is the first book in the long-running Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey. The first segment of Dragonflight was a 1968 Hugo award–winning novella (called Weyr Search) prior to publication of the entire book. The second segment (called Dragonrider) received a Nebula Award in 1968.
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Details
- Bookseller
- De Coux and Associates Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001104
- Title
- Dragonflight (SIGNED)
- Author
- McCaffrey, Anne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 034527749X
- ISBN 13
- 9780345277497
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Place of Publication
- Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- Fairy Tales, Folklore & Mythology", General, General, "Saga, Myth, & Legend
- Size
- 8vo
Terms of Sale
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dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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- First Edition
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- Inscribed
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Reading Copy
- Indicates a book that is perfectly serviceable for reading. It may have a defect or damage. As such, reading copy is not a...
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