New York, Tom Doherty Associates, 1996, hardcover, 221 pp, First U.S. Edition, First Printing by numberline, Near Fine in Near Fine dustjacket, Signed by the Author without inscription on the title page. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, light bump to head of spine. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, in new Brodart sleeve. The legendary author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and more than 90 other books for children and adults returns with her first adult fantasy novel as an intrepid band of Brits attempt a perilous passage through monster-ridden England to bring much-needed vegetables to Manchester. Illustrated throughout with full page drawings by Jason Van Hollander. ISBN 9780312860561

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Bookseller: West of Eden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 10387
Title: The Cockatrice Boys
Author: Aiken, Joan
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First U.S. Edition, First Printing by numberline
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0312860560
ISBN 13: 9780312860561
Publisher: Tor Books
Place of Publication: New York
This edition first published: 1996
Keywords: Contemporary; Epidemics; Fantastic fiction; Fantastic fiction Fantastic fiction; Fantasy; Fantasy fiction; Fiction; Juvenile Fiction; Juvenile Fiction/Science Fiction; Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic

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West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.

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