The Bad Beginning
by Snicket, Lemony
The Bad Beginning is the first of thirteen novels in American author Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. It tells the story of three children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, who are orphaned by an arsonous fire and sent to live with their distant and conniving cousin Count Olaf. The book was published on September 30, 1999 by HarperCollins and illustrated by Brett Helquist.
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1), by Lemony Snicket. Issued Author-Signed by Publisher
by Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler)
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- 1999
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New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1999. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. New. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Brett Helquist. New; signed by author. See scans and description. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1999. This is a stated First Edition, though this a later printing. 'The Bad Beginning. Book the First of A Series of Unfortunate Adventures',… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Bad Beginning: Or, Orphans! (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)
by Snicket, Lemony
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The Bad Beginning
by Snicket, Lemony [Handler, Daniel]
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- 1999
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New York: Harper Collins. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. 0060283122 . [8], 162, [6] p. 19 cm. Sound and square binding in blue paper-covered boards. Head and tail of spine have light crinkling. Minor corner and edge wear. Dustjacket has light shelf wear from bookshop, but has been in mylar… Read more about this item Item Price
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Bad Beginning, The; The Reptile Room; and The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Snicket, Lemony
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- First Omnibus Edition
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- 2004
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- Hardcover
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New York, USA: Harpercollins Publishers (Harper Collins), 2004. Book. Illus. by Helquist, Brett. Good. Hardcover. First Omnibus Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover with illustrated pictorial boards, first omnibus edition, 560gms, white endpapers. Three volumes in one: The Bad Beginning (#1); The Reptile Room (#2); and The Wide Window (#3). Book is in good condition with minor… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events No.1) Snicket, Lemony
by Snicket, Lemony
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events): 1
by Snicket, Lemony
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events No.1) Snicket, Lemony
by Lemony Snicket
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The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book the First.
by SNICKET, Lemony.
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NY:: HarperCollins,. Near Fine. 2012. Hardcover. 0062206044 . First printing of "The Short-Lived Edition." Near fine in illustrated boards with the publisher's $3.99 price sticker on the front board. No dust jacket, as issued. ; 162 pages . Item Price
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The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book the First.
by SNICKET, Lemony.
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- 1999
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NY:: HarperCollins,. Near Fine. 1999. Hardcover. 0064407667 . First printing (as indicated by complete number line) of the first edition. Faded along the spine, else near fine in illustrated boards - original $8.95 price on rear board. No dust jacket, as issued. ; 162 pages . Item Price
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Snicket, Lemony
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- 08/01/1999
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HarperCollins, 08/01/1999. first edition. Hardcover. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Item Price
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1)
by Lemony Snicket
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- 1999
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Harpercollins. New York, 1999. Pictoral paper-over-boards First Edition, later printing. Spine wrapped in navy blue paper with beige lettering showing slight bump at top, else fine. The book is tight & square with stickers commonly seen on this edition (see photos). No jacket, as issued. Signed by D. Handler (i.e. Lemony Snicket) on second free endpaper as "Official Representative" on… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Bad Beginning (Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Snicket, Lemony
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- 2003
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Egmont Books Ltd, 2003. Fine. An unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. A very fine condition book. AB12 Item Price
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events No.1)
by Snicket, Lemony
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The Bad Beginning - Rare Edition (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)
by Snicket, Lemony
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- 2003
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New York, New York, USA: HarperCollins, 2003. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The book and slipcase are in very good condition, some shelf rubbing apparent to slipcase, book appears to have little apparent shelf rubbing, inside of book is clean and clear throughout. Contains illustrated "family" portrait. 'Are you made fainthearted by death? Does… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Vol. 1
by Snicket, Lemony
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1)
by Lemony Snicket
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- 1999
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- 9780064407663
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NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming,… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events No.1) Snicket, Lemony
by Snicket, Lemony
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- 2001-06-07
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The Bad Beginning [A Series of Unfortunate Events Book The First]
by Lemony Snicket
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- Used - Very Good Condition
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- 1999
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- Softcover
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- 9780064407663
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Bowral, New South Wales, AUS
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HarperCollins, Australia, 1999. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Brett Helquist. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1)
by Lemony Snicket
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HarperCollins. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Item Price
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A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: the Bad Beginning: the Short-Lived Edition
by Lemony Snicket
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- 2012
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- Hardcover
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- 9780062206046
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