THE SNOW QUEEN
by Vinge, Joan D
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very good plus
- ISBN 10
- 0803777396
- ISBN 13
- 9780803777392
- Seller
-
Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Dial Press, 1980. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very good plus. Hugo Award winner 1981 for best novel. Dust jacket illustration by Leo and Diane Dillon. The usual light fade to the extreme edges of the boards, else fine in very good plus dust jacket.
Synopsis
The Snow Queen is a fairy tale by author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). The tale was first published in 1845, and centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by a little boy and girl, Kaj and Gerda. The story is one of Andersen's longest and is considered by scholars, critics, and readers alike as one of his best. It is regularly included in selected tales and collections of his work as well as being frequently reprinted in illustrated storybook editions for children.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 051079
- Title
- THE SNOW QUEEN
- Author
- Vinge, Joan D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very good plus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first printing
- ISBN 10
- 0803777396
- ISBN 13
- 9780803777392
- Publisher
- Dial Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
Biblio member since 2009
Talent, Oregon
About Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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