New York: Ariel / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1965. 241pp. Teal cloth spine, light blue boards. Gilt titles on spine, blindstamped starfish on front board. Binding tight, spine straight, corners solid. Some toning to ends of deckle edged pages, but only mild toning inside book. Dust jacket shows wear to spine ends and toning to back panel but remains intact, with original $3.50 price on front jacket flap. Jacket presented in mylar. Signed by Madeleine L'Engle on title page in blue ink. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good-. 8vo.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 033383
Title: The Arm of the Starfish
Author: L'Engle, Madeleine
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good-
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Ariel / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1965
Keywords: Madeleine L'Engle, First edition, Signed By author, A Wrinkle in Time

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The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.

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