FIFTY DEGREES BELOW
by Robinson, Kim Stanley
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2005. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. Fine. Number 60 of 900 numbered copies signed by Robinson on a special limitation page. Illustrated frontis by Bob Eggleton. Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Robinson, and note card about the book and Robinson laid in. Bound in blue full leather with design and lettering stamped in gilt, copper moiré endpapers, and silk ribbon place marker. All edges in gilt. A fine and bright, as new copy, issued without dust jacket.
Synopsis
Fifty Degrees Below (2005) is the second book in the hard science fiction Science in the Capital trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson. It directly follows the events of Forty Signs of Rain, with a greater focus on character Frank Vanderwal, and his decision to remain at the National Science Foundation, following the earlier novel’s superstorm and devastating flood of Washington DC.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 050309
- Title
- FIFTY DEGREES BELOW
- Author
- Robinson, Kim Stanley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first printing
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, CT
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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Talent, Oregon
About Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books has been a full-time mail order bookstore since 1984. Beginning with a small inventory of 400 books, we now have over 10,000 books. Though we do not have an open store, every year we exhibit at between 12 to 14 book fairs and events in the Western United States. All our books are listed on line and visitors are welcome by appointment.
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