Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
First Edition Identification and Notes
MacMillan published the first Edition U.S. hardcover copy in 1972. Characterized by tan cloth binding and tan paper over boards, the spine and cover are stamped in gilt.
The first UK edition was published by Rex Collings, London, in 1972. Characterized by brown cloth wrapping and folding map, as well as a yellow dust jacket.
Other Collectible or Notable Editions
Penguin Books published a first reprint of the edition in 1976 in London as a hardcover. The copy is illustrated in color and in monochrome, with a fold out colored map at the back.
The Paradine Press published a Limited edition hardcover in London, 1976. The limited editions are part of a collection of 260 copies, 30 of which have an additional watercolor illustration by John Lawrence to the front free end-paper signed in initials by the artist. The binding (by Sangorski and Sutcliffe) is in sumptuous full crushed green morocco with marbled end-papers, raised bands, all edges gilt, with gilt rabbit motifs to the upper board, gilt corn and rabbit motifs and gilt title to the spine and numerous colored and black and white illustrations throughout by John Lawrence. This deluxe edition has a new fore-word on the genesis of the story by Richard Adams not published elsewhere.
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After hearing of Richard Adams' death, I turned once again to a book I have long considered to be a best friend. This adventure story pulls you into a world unseen by humans. The characters are human enough to relate to but animal enough to remain rabbits. The story is captivating and relevant. No matter how many times I read it, I can never put it down while reading the last quarter, it's so suspenseful and exciting.
The characters have been beloved of me for many years and I only hope that I have Fiver's insight, Hazel's authority, Bigwig's strength, and Blackberry's wits.
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Watership Down.
by Adams, Richard [Madeleine L'Engle]
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- Raptis Rare Books
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- 1972
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Watership Down.
by ADAMS, Richard.
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- Peter Harrington
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- 1976
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Watership Down.
by ADAMS, Richard.
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- Peter Harrington
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- 1976
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Watership Down.
by ADAMS, Richard.
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- Peter Harrington
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- 1976
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Fine Book Cellar ABA ILAB PBFA
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- 1976
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- Fine
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- Limited
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$6,132.75
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Watership Down.
by ADAMS, Richard.
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- Peter Harrington
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- 1972
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$5,772.00
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Watership Down.
by Adams, Richard
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- Raptis Rare Books
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- 1972
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WATERSHIP DOWN
by ADAMS RICHARD
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- James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.
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- 1976
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- First Edition
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$5,194.80
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Quintessential Rare Books, LLC
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- 1976
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- As New
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- 1st Edition
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$5,000.00
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
- Published
- 1972
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780901720313
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$4,200.00
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- The Plantagenet King
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- 1972
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- Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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$3,968.25
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Watership Down (Signed By The Author And The Illustrator)
by Adams, Richard
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- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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- 1976
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- First UK Illustrated Edition
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$3,246.75
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard; illustrated by John Lawrence
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- Quintessential Rare Books, LLC
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- 1976
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- Fine
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- 1st Edition
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$2,750.00
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Watership Down [SIGNED]
by Richard Adams
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- Tarrington Books
- Published
- 1974
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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- 9780027000306
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$2,164.50
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Watership Down - SIGNED by the Author in custom made solander box
by Adams, Richard:
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- John Atkinson Books
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- 1972
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$2,164.50
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Books Express
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- 2004-08-08
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- New
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- 9780140039580
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$1,481.30
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Watership Down - First Illustrated Edition - SIGNED by the Author
by Adams, Richard:
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- John Atkinson Books
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- 1976
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$1,406.93
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
- Published
- 1974
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First American Edition
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$1,250.00
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Quaker Hill Books
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$1,155.00
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Watership down (German Edition)
by Richard Adams
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- Books Express
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- 1998-12-31
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- New
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- 9783548224619
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$1,117.43
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Foster Books
- Published
- 1972
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780901720313
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$1,082.25
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
- Published
- 1972
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
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- 9780901720313
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$1,000.00
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Watership Down : Illustrations By Aldo Galli : Signed By The Author : With A Loosely Inserted H/W And Signed Quote From The Novel By The Author
by Adams, Richard
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- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
- Published
- 2014
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- Fine
- Edition
- First UK Illustrated Edition
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$793.65
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Watership Down; The Illustrated Edition
by Adams, Richard
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- Carpetbagger Books, IOBA
- Published
- 1979
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN
- 9780722651971
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$648.00
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams (His Own Copy)
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- Lasting Words Ltd
- Published
- 2012
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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$649.35
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams SIGNED
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- Lasting Words Ltd
- Published
- 1979
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- Near Fine
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- First Edition Thus
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$649.35
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2004-07-03
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780739445778
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$546.14
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Books Express
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- 2008-07-01
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- New
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- 9780140039580
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$519.33
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Watership Down [SIGNED]
by Richard Adams
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- Tarrington Books
- Published
- 1973
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- ISBN
- 9780901720313
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$505.05
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Watership Down. [Signed Copy].
by Richard Adams: illustrated by John Lawrence:
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- Chapel Books
- Published
- 1976.
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First reprint of this edition.
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- 9780722651971
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$497.84
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Watership Down [SIGNED]
by Richard Adams
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- Tarrington Books
- Published
- 1973
- Condition
- Very Good Plus
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- ISBN
- 9780901720313
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$432.90
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Watership Down : Illustrations By Aldo Galli : Signed By The Author
by Adams, Richard
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- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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- 2014
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- Fine
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- First UK Edition
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$432.90
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Schwabe Books
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- 1972
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- Good
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$395.00
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Watership Down [SIGNED]
by Richard Adams
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- Tarrington Books
- Published
- 1974
- Condition
- Very Good Plus
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- ISBN
- 9780901720313
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$360.75
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Idlegeniusbooks
- Published
- 1973
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- Very Good
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- 2nd Edition 1st Printing
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$335.86
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard:
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- Jane & John Kinnaird
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WATERSHIP DOWN.
by Adams, Richard.
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- Waverley Books
- Published
- 1974
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First American Edition
- ISBN
- 9780025002005
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$300.00
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Lasting Words Ltd
- Published
- 1983
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- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
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$324.68
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Watership Down
by Richard ADAMS
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1976-05-04
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- Good
- ISBN
- 9780722651971
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$294.59
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Idlegeniusbooks
- Published
- 1973
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- Very Good
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- 2nd Edition 1st Printing
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$287.86
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General von Dorsai, Der
by Dickson, Gordon R(upert)
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- Mondevana
- Published
- 1983
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- 1.
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- 9783811836082
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$287.69
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.)
- Published
- 1974
- Condition
- Near fine
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- 1st
- ISBN
- 9780027000306
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$252.00
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Watership Down
by ADAMS, Richard
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- Argosy Book Store
- Published
- 1982
- Condition
- fine
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$250.00
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- BARRYS BARGAIN BIN
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- Like New
- ISBN
- 9780027000306
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$250.00
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- VAGABOND BOOKS
- Published
- 1974
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$250.00
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Books Express
- Published
- 1974-02-05
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780027000306
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$240.91
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard [John Lawrence (illusts.)]
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- Andrew Barnes Booksellers
- Published
- 1976
- Condition
- Nice copy
- Edition
- 1st ed. thus
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$215.00
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Watership Down
by Richard Adams
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- Books Express
- Published
- 2014-09-09
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- Good
- ISBN
- 9781780746623
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$212.00
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Watership Down.
by ADAMS, Richard.
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- Chilton Books
- ISBN
- 9780713915136
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$216.45
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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
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- Alpha 2 Omega Books
- Published
- 1979
- Condition
- Near fine
- Edition
- Reprinted edition
- ISBN
- 9780722651971
- Item Price
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$209.24