Heidi
by Spyri, Johanna
Heidi is a classic children's book first published in 1881 in Germany by Swiss author Johanna Spyri in two parts: Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning, and Heidi: How She Used What She Learned. Subtitled: "Geschichten für Kinder wie auch für Solche, Welche Kinder lieb haben von Johanna Spyri” Stories for children as well as those that love children by Johanna Spyri). It is one of the best-selling books ever written, and one of the best-known pieces of Swiss literature.
Heidi tells the story of the namesake orphan brought to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Her cheery attitude wins the heart of her grumpy grandfather, the friendship of a goatherd Peter and his family, and the friendship of Clara, an city-dwelling invalid who later regains her mobility after visiting Heidi in the mountains.
First Edition Identification and Notes
The first edition, published anonymously by F.A. Perthes in Gotha, Germany in two volumes, had a decorative cover but no illustrations within the books. Subsequent editions added multiple illustrations.
Louise Windsor Brooks was Heidi's first English translator, and retained the title Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Yearning, for both volumes, published by De Wolfe, Fiske in Boston in 1884. A two volume set entitled Heidi’s Early Experiences and Heidi’s Further Experiences was published in London is 1884, but is 'virtually unattainable.'
The first complete American Edition of the one volume Heidi was published in 1885 by Cupples, Upham, & Company, in Boston. The original book is in gold cloth with the publishers catalogue at the end.
Other Collectible or Notable Editions
Also of note, a rare 1927 edition with illustrations by Marguerite Davis.
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HEIDI
by Spyri, Johanna
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- Type Punch Matrix
- Published
- 1885
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- Near fine
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$6,000.00
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Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning
by Spyri, Johanna
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- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
- Published
- 1885
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- Near Fine
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- First American Edition
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$3,000.00
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Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning
by SPYRI, JOHANNA
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- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
- Published
- 1885
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- First American Edition; the first obtainable edition in English. Original publisher’s cloth; hinges weak; minor cloth fraying
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$2,750.00
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Marvel Universe 1-162
by Diverse
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- Mondevana
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- 1993
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- 1.
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$2,006.34
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LYDIS 1-2
by Norton, Andre (Norton, Alice Mary (17. Februaro 1912 - 17. Marto 2005)
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- Mondevana
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- 1969-09/72
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- 1.
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$1,234.19
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Vom Wort des Lebens 1-2
by Rebstock, P. Bonaventura
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- Mondevana
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- 1939
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- 2.
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$948.99
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Verheißung - Der Grenzenlose
by Adler-Olsen, Jussi
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- Mondevana
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- 2015
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- 1.
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- 9783423280488
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$760.94
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ATLAS SHRUGGED
by RAND, AYN
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- Gian Luigi Fine Books Inc.
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- 1957
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- VG
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- FIRST PRINTING
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$695.00
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Zone Null
by Franke, Herbert W(erner) (Prof. Dr. 14. Majo 1927)
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- Mondevana
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- 1.
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$676.25
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Raumflug ins Abenteuer
by Rathjen, C.H.
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- Mondevana
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- 1970
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- 1.?
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- 9783505038730
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$561.68
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Heidi (Ladybird Classics)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
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- 2003-01-30
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- New
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- 9781904351818
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$517.27
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Heidi (Classic Library for Children)
by Johanna Spyri
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- 2004-01-01
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- New
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- 9781403709271
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Erscheinungen - Phänomene, die die Welt erregen
by Däniken, Erich von
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- Mondevana
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- 1974?
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- 1.
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Planet in Angst: Sie leben unter dem Eis und fürchten die Bewohner des dritten Planeten
by Francis(kowsky), H(ans) G(erhard (14. Januaro 1936 - 3. Novembro 2011)
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- Mondevana
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- 06/11/1990
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- 4.
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$423.44
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Heidi
by Spyri, Johanna
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- Thorn Books
- Published
- 1919
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- Fine
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$375.00
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
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- 1985-02-01
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- New
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- 9780510001575
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$327.53
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Kelly Family-Wandtuch: Im Anflug
by Diverse
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- Mondevana
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- 1.
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$312.60
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
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- 2004-01-01
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- New
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- 9783401057064
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$306.91
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Heidi (Classic Library for Children)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Bonita
- Condition
- New
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- 9781403709271
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$265.20
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Heidi: A Child's Story of Life in the Alps, 'Boys and Girls Classics No 3.'
by Johanna Spyri; George Lawson
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- Atticism Gallery Sydney
- Published
- 1933
- Condition
- Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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$263.19
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Heidi
by johanna spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1986-08-01
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780307122117
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$257.40
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Heidi (The Easton Press)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Bacobooks
- Published
- 1986-01-01
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- Fine
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$245.74
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Heidi (Magna Adventure Classic S.)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1994-01-01
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- New
- ISBN
- 9781854225788
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$245.03
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1994-05-01
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780831716479
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$240.91
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2003-05-08
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- New
- ISBN
- 9788402014177
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$240.91
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
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- 2004-05-03
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- New
- ISBN
- 9783314101878
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$232.66
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Heidi (Children's Classics)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1986-01-01
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780001955790
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$228.54
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Heidi (New Colour Classics)
by Spyri Johanna
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2002-05-09
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- Good
- ISBN
- 9780460084161
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$218.52
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Midway Used and Rare Books
- Published
- 1923
- Condition
- near fine/vg
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$210.00
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2007-09-30
- Condition
- New
- ISBN
- 9781434492012
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$207.91
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Heidi : With a Discussion of Optimism
by Johanna Spyri
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- ThriftBooks
- Published
- 2003
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN
- 9781592030309
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$199.99
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Heidi (Longman Classics, Stage 1)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1991-06-01
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780582018150
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$199.66
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1980-01-01
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- New
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- 9780893754006
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$199.66
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HEIDI
by Spyri, Johanna
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- Books On The Boulevard
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- 1986
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- Near Fine with no dust jacket
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- Reprint
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$180.00
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Heidi (Simon and Schuster Classics)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
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- 1982-09-03
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- New
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- 9780671437909
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$179.04
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Insel Felsenburg oder Wunderliche Fata einiger Seefahrer 2, Die
by Schnabel, Johann Gottfried
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- Mondevana
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- 1970?
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- 1.
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$178.09
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Heidi (Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1994-09-29
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- New
- ISBN
- 9781550135503
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$174.90
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Heidi (Henry Holt Little Classics)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
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- 1994-12-01
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- New
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- 9780805035650
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$170.78
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2004-01-01
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- Good
- ISBN
- 9783401057064
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$170.70
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Heidi (Whole Story)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1996-11-01
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780670869862
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$166.66
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HEIDI
by Johanna Spyri
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- Quality New & Used Books 4U
- Published
- 1923
- Condition
- Very Good
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$165.00
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Heidi (Great Illustrated Classics)
by Spyri, Johanna
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- Bonita
- Condition
- New
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- 9781577656883
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$164.27
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2012-01-04
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- New
- ISBN
- 9781445843766
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$158.41
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Heidi (Penguin Popular Classics)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1995-09-28
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780140621914
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$158.41
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
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- 2001-07-03
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- New
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- 9783905811674
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$158.41
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Heidi: Illustrated Childrens Classics (Illustrated Classic)
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1988-02-12
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- New
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- 9780517655887
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$158.41
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HEIDI (CHILDREN'S CLASSICS)
by JOHANNA SPYRI
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1996-01-01
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- New
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- 9781858135663
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$158.41
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Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2007-04-04
- Condition
- New
- ISBN
- 9780448054636
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$158.41
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Heidi (1921 Photoplay Edition)
by Spyri, Johanna; Translated By Elisabeth P. Stork; Introduction By Charles Wharton Stork
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- Arroyo Seco Books
- Published
- 1921
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition Thus 1st Printing
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$150.00
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Heidi
by SPYRI, Johanna
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- Argosy Book Store
- Published
- 1986
- Condition
- very good
- Item Price
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$150.00