The Sparrow

by 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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