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HARPIST IN THE WIND
by McKillip, Patricia A
- Used
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a nearly fine second state dust jacket (Argo Book device on spine panel) with rubbing to upper front corner tip,
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Atheneum, 1979. First edition. A fine copy in a nearly fine second state dust jacket (Argo Book device on spine panel) with rubbing to upper front corner tip, tiny closed tear to upper left front panel, mild shelf wear to spine ends. (26573). Octavo, cloth. Volume three in the Riddle-Master series. "An intriguing, engaging story with a marvelous range of characters and settings. Barron (ed.): Fantasy Literature 4B-117. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature IV, pp. 1813-20. Tymn (ed), Fantasy Literature, p. 137.
Synopsis
Book #3 In the Riddle Master Trilogy- In the midst of conflict and unrest the Prince of Hed solves the puzzle of his future when he learns to harp the wind, discovers who the shape changers are, and understands his own relationship to Deth, harpist of the wizard Ohm.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 26573
- Title
- HARPIST IN THE WIND
- Author
- McKillip, Patricia A
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a nearly fine second state dust jacket (Argo Book device on spine panel) with rubbing to upper front corner tip,
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Atheneum
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- Fantasy
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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