DARKNESS AND THE DEEP
by Fisher, Vardis
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- A near fine copy, some tanning to edges of text block, top edge a bit dusty, cloth edges show a little discoloration in a near f
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Vanguard Press, [1943]. First trade edition. A near fine copy, some tanning to edges of text block, top edge a bit dusty, cloth edges show a little discoloration in a near fine dust jacket, touch of shelf wear, spine panel shows some mild age darkening, rubbing to rear/spine panel fold, rear panel shows soiling and age darkening. (11853). Octavo, cloth. The first volume of the author's Testament of Man series, this title deals with prehistoric men and women.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11853
- Title
- DARKNESS AND THE DEEP
- Author
- Fisher, Vardis
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy, some tanning to edges of text block, top edge a bit dusty, cloth edges show a little discoloration in a near f
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First trade edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Vanguard Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1943]
- Keywords
- SF
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Jacket
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- Edges
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- Shelf Wear
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.