New York, U.S.A.: Putnam, 2005. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition, with correct number line sequence, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped with minor wrinkles along top edge. This collectible, " NEW" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful collectible copy. GIFT QUALITY

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Bookseller: rarefirstscom (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001641
Title: The Scorpion's Gate
Author: Clarke, Richard A
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New As New
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0399152946
ISBN 13: 9780399152948
Publisher: Putnam
Place of Publication: New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2005
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾

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