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A Canticle for Leibowitz

A Canticle for Leibowitz

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A Canticle for Leibowitz

by Miller, Walter

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  • Hardcover
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London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1960. Authors only novel published in his lifetime, won the 1961 Hugo Award for Best Novel, the first of the novel Leibowitz series and considered one of the SF novels. CONDITION Burgundy bds with crisp silver title (unworn with tidy name inside front) 320 pages. Copy is bright and crisp. DJ has one short tear at front top near spine and slightest rubbing to ends and tips, not price clipped. Has been in a smokers house at some stage with discolouration the DJ, eps and edges.. First British. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Synopsis

A Canticle for Leibowitz is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by American writer Walter M. Miller, Jr. , first published in 1960. Based on three short stories Miller contributed to The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction; it is the only novel published by the author during his lifetime. Considered one of the classics of science fiction, it has never been out of print and has seen over 25 reprints and editions.

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Bookseller
Ariel Books NZ (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #
16670
Title
A Canticle for Leibowitz
Author
Miller, Walter
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First British
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1960
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Bookseller catalogs
Science Fiction & Fantasy;

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Crisp
A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
Price Clipped
When a book is described as price-clipped, it indicates that the portion of the dust jacket flap that has the publisher's...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
BDS
Common term for the covers of a hardbound book. The term 'boards' refers to the thick cardboard under the paper or cloth...
Edges
The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

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