J.B. Lippincott, 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. EX-Library copy, stamped "Holy Cross Lutheran School-Madison, WI." Book has usual library stickers, pockets, stamps. Dust jacket is covered by clear mylar. DJ has bumped corner tips, creases along outer edges. Remains tightly bound. The mylar covering over DJ is scuffed and scratched with a one inch tear on the spine of DJ at the top. DJ has yellowed. The gray boards with black cloth binding are in good shape, with very lightly bumped corner tips, and shelf wear at the top and bottom of spine. Text block has thumbmarks on lower corner edges and library stamp obscured by black magic marker at the top. FFE has the name of the library marked out in black magic marker. Pages have mellowed over the years. Paste down in the back has old library card pocket still adhered. 272 pages.

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Seller: Quirky Used Books & More (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 220707014
Title: Anvil of the Gods: Modern Airplanes versus Violent Storms
Author: McClement, Fred
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott
Date Published: 1964
Weight: 1.75 lbs

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