New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1986. First US Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good /Near Fine. An earlier novel by the author of the incredible Regeneration trilogy. First American Edition stated with full number line 1-10. In light grey boards with blue spine and gilt to type. Bump to heel of spine and publisher's remainder stamp 'P' to top page ends. Jacket is unclipped ($16.95) and in nice shape. Clean with tight binding - appears unread.

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Bookseller: Lost Paddle Books, IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: LPB005711PB
Title: The Century's Daughter
Author: Barker, Pat
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First US Edition/First Printing
ISBN 10: 0399131744
ISBN 13: 9780399131745
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1986
Bookseller catalogs: British Literature;

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Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
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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....