King Dragon
by Andrew J. Offutt
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Ace Books, 1980. First edition. Paperback. Near Fine. 7" by 4". Esteban Maroto. A signed first edition copy of this Lost World science fiction adventure novel by Andrew J. Offutt. The first edition, first printing.Signed by the author to the half-title, 'For Frank S., Across the waters, Andrew J. Offutt, 4/81'.A gripping stand alone science fiction novel by Andrew J. Offutt, in which a planet named Jauhar al-Ajr is re-discovered, after being colonised by Earth just under one thousand years ago, when a ship was sent with embryos modified by genetic engineering, including feline and canines. One thousand years later, the planet is explored with some shocking discoveries.Illustrated throughout by Esteban Maroto.Andrew J. Offutt was a prolific author of sci-fi and fantasy. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Spine is a little age-toned. A few very light marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and clean. Author's inscription to the half-title. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 901P5
- Title
- King Dragon
- Author
- Andrew J. Offutt
- Illustrator
- Esteban Maroto
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Ace Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1980
- Size
- 7" by 4"
- Keywords
- King Dragon andrew j. offutt dragons science fiction andrew j. offutt
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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