Edinburgh, Canongate Publishing, 1986, hardcover, 154 pp, First Edition, First Printing, Signed by the Author without personalized inscription on the half-title page "Best wishes, Frances Hendry - 28. 11. 90", Near Fine in Near Fine dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slight spine-end bumps. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, slight spine-end bumps, in new Brodart sleeve. The first historical fiction work for young people from the award-winning author of sixteen published works. ISBN 9780862411282

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: West of Eden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11142
Title: Quest for a Kelpie
Author: Hendry, Frances
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0862411289
ISBN 13: 9780862411282
Publisher: Canongate
Place of Publication: Edinburgh
This edition first published: 1986
Keywords: 1689-1745; Fiction; General; Historical; History; Juvenile Fiction; Juvenile Nonfiction; Literary Criticism & Collections; Scotland

Terms of Sale

West of Eden Books

Shipping rates are based on packages weighing up to 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds). Heavier items and sets of books will incur higher shipping charges. All books are packed carefully using bubblewrap and extra protection when warranted.

About the Seller

West of Eden Books

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2003

Lukeville , Arizona

Ask Seller a Question

About West of Eden Books

West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Bumps: Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Brodart: Generally used to refer to a clear plastic cover that is sometimes added to the dustjacket or outside covering of a book. The...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
New: A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...