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Floating Worlds
by Holland, Cecelia
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/near fine
- Seller
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Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, large octavo size, 475 pp., inscribed by Cecelia Holland, Cecelia Holland (b. 1943) has written, to date, over twenty historical novels which span both the globe and time. In addition, she has authored a multitude of other fictional series, as well as short stories, children's books, and non-fiction. She was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1981-1982.
This work, "Floating Worlds", was her sole piece of science fiction and was published to critical acclaim.
Note that we also have several volumes of Holland's historical fiction, many of them signed; if you are searching for a particular title, please do let us know.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in quarter black cloth over decorated grey paper boards, gilt lettering stamped onto the spine, top edge stained grey, double-spread title page, inscribed on the title page in blue ink "To Larry-"; large octavo size (9 1/2" x 6 1/2"), pagination: [i-viii] [1-4] 5-465 [1, blank] [1,colophon]. Dust jacket with the original price of $10.95, wrap-around illustration in black and white, summary of book on front flap, author photo and short bio on back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine overall, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and other than the author's inscription entirely free of prior owner markings; exceedingly minor sunning to the top and bottom edges of paper boards, else fine. The dust jacket is not price-clipped and is near fine, clean and with only a light amount of edgewear, with a very light amount of sunning at top and bottom edges.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
This work, "Floating Worlds", was her sole piece of science fiction and was published to critical acclaim.
Note that we also have several volumes of Holland's historical fiction, many of them signed; if you are searching for a particular title, please do let us know.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in quarter black cloth over decorated grey paper boards, gilt lettering stamped onto the spine, top edge stained grey, double-spread title page, inscribed on the title page in blue ink "To Larry-"; large octavo size (9 1/2" x 6 1/2"), pagination: [i-viii] [1-4] 5-465 [1, blank] [1,colophon]. Dust jacket with the original price of $10.95, wrap-around illustration in black and white, summary of book on front flap, author photo and short bio on back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine overall, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and other than the author's inscription entirely free of prior owner markings; exceedingly minor sunning to the top and bottom edges of paper boards, else fine. The dust jacket is not price-clipped and is near fine, clean and with only a light amount of edgewear, with a very light amount of sunning at top and bottom edges.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23023118
- Title
- Floating Worlds
- Author
- Holland, Cecelia
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1976
- Keywords
- SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Lidia Ferrara, futuristic fiction
Terms of Sale
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We cheerfully accept returns for any reason within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. We will refund the price you paid for the book, plus shipping if the book was misdescribed.
About the Seller
Swan's Fine Books
Biblio member since 2017
Walnut Creek, California
About Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books specializes in Fine Press, Illustrated Books, and Books About Books. We also carry a wide array of general antiquarian stock and recently acquired a very nice collection of modern lit. Enjoy browsing our web site and visit our brick-and-mortar shop if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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- Gilt
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- Rubbing
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