Avenel, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Outlet, 1980. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. An archaeological dig at an English country estate becomes the subject of strange occurrences that grow increasingly mysterious.and violent. Stated first edition. A SCARCE first printing with correct full number line sequence. This copy is exceptionally clean with no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Not an ex-library copy. Spine is tight and crisp. Corners are square, and the boards are clean, flat, and true with minimal, if any, wear. The upper right corner of the front free endpaper has been clipped. Dust jacket is not price-clipped but does show some minor edge wear and scuffing as well as some bumping to the corners and yellowing of the jacket flaps. This collectible, near fine/very good+, first edition/first printing copy is protected with an archival mylar dust jacket cover. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Bookseller: rarefirstscom (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000553
Title: Shadows on the Sceptered Isle
Author: Stang, Joanne
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0517539586
ISBN 13: 9780517539583
Publisher: Outlet
Place of Publication: Avenel, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1980
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾

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