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THE MYSTERY OF DREAR HOUSE: The Conclusion of the Dies Drear Chronicle
by Hamilton, Virginia
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near fine/Near fine
- ISBN 10
- 0688040268
- ISBN 13
- 9780688040260
- Seller
-
Covina, California, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Greenwillow Books, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Near fine. Signed by Virginia Hamilton on the title page. "A black family living in the house of long-dead abolitionist Dies Drear must decide what to do with his stupendous treasure, hidden for one hundred years in a cavern near their home." Octavo. Original red paper-covered boards over a red cloth spine, with silver titles. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with some very light wear.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Johnson Rare Books & Archives
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75769
- Title
- THE MYSTERY OF DREAR HOUSE: The Conclusion of the Dies Drear Chronicle
- Author
- Hamilton, Virginia
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0688040268
- ISBN 13
- 9780688040260
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1987
- Keywords
- Children's Literature, African Americana, Haunted House, Supernatural, Underground Railroad, Slavery
Terms of Sale
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
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About the Seller
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Biblio member since 2008
Covina, California
About Johnson Rare Books & Archives
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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- Octavo
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