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The Gift of the Magi
by O'Henry; Sauber, Robert (Illustrator)
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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La Mesa, California, United States
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About This Item
Morris Plains, New Jersey: Unicorn Publishing House, Inc., 1993. First Edition First Printing . Slipcased. Fine/Near Fine. Sauber, Robert. O'Henry's classic tale, illustrated by Robert Sauber in full color on every page in this special gift edition produced for Mervyn's department store. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1993, this book is in Fine condition in a Near Fine slipcase: just a teeny bit less crisp than Brand New! The oblong hardcover book has glossy decorated front board with the red cloth from the back board wrapping one-quarter way around spine. Gilt decoration & lettering. Sturdy slipcase with same red cloth covering. Completely clean & unmarked, colors bright. The red cloth-covered slipcase is Near Fine, with just very slight rubbing, light scraping. Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 018759
- Title
- The Gift of the Magi
- Author
- O'Henry; Sauber, Robert (Illustrator)
- Illustrator
- Sauber, Robert
- Format/Binding
- Slipcased
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition First Printing
- Publisher
- Unicorn Publishing House, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- Morris Plains, New Jersey
- Date Published
- 1993
- Keywords
- ILLUSTRATEDGIFT MAGI POVERTY POOR COUPLES HUSBAND WIFE GIFTS MONEY LOVE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children-Young Adult (YA) / Illustrated & Picture Books; Fairy Tales-Folklore-Fables-Mythology; Holiday-Halloween/Christmas/Hanukkah/Other;
Terms of Sale
Gargoyle Books
All books shipped promptly that day or next; tracking # provided on all orders. Refunds issued gladly in accordance with Biblio policies.
About the Seller
Gargoyle Books
Biblio member since 2006
La Mesa, California
About Gargoyle Books
On-line booksellers since 1996
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
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