The Sparrowby Mary Doria Russell
British Science Fiction Association Award winner
Book is in Very Good+ condition --- appears lightly read --- No Remainder Mark on top edge of page block
Dust jacket Fine
Villard --- 1996 --- First Edition/First Printing
True First Printing characteristics:
1) Number line on copyright page ends in 2, which is correct for Random House/Villard publishers when "First Edition" is stated (i.e. the code does not end with the digit 1)
2) p. 16, line 12, the word "Karstic" is printed instead of 'Karst'
3) p. 95, 2nd paragraph, is printed "thirty two feet per second" instead of the correct ' thirty two feet per second per second'
4) 1st issue dust jacket contains photographer listed as Dina Ross, later changed to Dina Rossi
Cover with light shelf wear on top/bottom edges of boards --- light bumping to heel of spine
Slight backward lean at the top of spine
Interior very nice --- pages clean and unmarked --- no tears/creases
Dust jacket intact and protected with a clear jacket cover --- no visible wear
Will be securely bubble wrapped in a box and shipped via USPS Media Mail
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