- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Old Scrolls Book Shop, Stanley, NY, U.S.A.Old Scrolls Book Shop
AbeBooks seller since June 20, 2003
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 10.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Clean hardcover first edition, first printing in unclipped original dust jacket. Clean beige paper-covered boards with green spine, bright gold lettering on spine. No bumping, fading or fraying. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound. Pages are clean with clean endpapers - no names, writing or marks. Illustrated with a map of the trip. 114 pages. Dust jacket is clean, not price clipped, no chips, has some rubbing, a few short closed edge tears; enclosed in new archival quality removable mylar cover. A touching true account of a young American who climbed aboard a train, alone, at the farthest tip of southeastern Russia in 1966, and traveled six thousand miles to Moscow. At the outset of the trip he is isolated from his fellow passengers by a language barrier, cultural differences, and an ingrained sense of apprehension. Gradually he befriends the children, and, through them, the adults. At the end of the trip he leaves scores of friends. Where people are capable of becoming friends, there is always hope.…
Seller Inventory # 033842
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Fast Train Russia
- Author
- Higginbotham, Jay
- Publisher
- Dodd Mead, New York
- Publication year
- 1983
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0396081568
- ISBN 13
- 9780396081562
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Adventure/Travel, Human Relationships, Russia
Old Scrolls Book Shop
Stanley, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since June 20, 2003
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 21 business days | 2 to 4 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 4.50 | US$ 12.00 |
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Store description
Shop operated out of 1850's farmhouse in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York - open by chance or appointment. We welcome your visit!
Specialty
Poetry, Art, Horses, Americana, War/Military, History, Modern Library Editions, Adventure/Travel, Decorated American Trade Bindings, Modern First EditionsSeller's business information
Old Scrolls Book Shop
NY, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
We guarantee our books 100%, if you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, full price of book will be refunded (less shipping) as long as it is returned within thirty days, properly packaged and in same condition as it was sent out. (Please contact us promptly if you have any problems with a book.)
Please note: NEW YORK STATE SALES TAX - RESIDENTS MUST ADD 7.5% SALES TAX TO BOOKS - WE WILL REQUEST ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR TAX ON NY ORDERS.
Shipping terms
Media Mail 5-21 business days (U.S.A) - $4.50. Free Delivery Confirmation and Tracking.
Priority mail 2-4 business days(U.S.A) - $15.00 Free Delivery Confirmation and Tracking.
U.S.A. Customers- All books are carefully packaged, bubble wrapped and boxes. Books with dustjackets are supplied with archival quality mylar covers at no additional charge. We ship within 24 business hours of your order Mon-Fri.
Shipping fees: International Customers
All purchases are mailed via Priority International Boxed - shipping fee $45.00 +. All books are carefully packaged, bubble wrapped. Books with dustjackets are supplied with archival quality mylar covers at no additional charge
-- Extra heavy or large books or sets will require additional shipping charges; shipping fees are based on weight and destination. (We will notify you before confirming your order if added shipping is required).
Books with dustjackets are supplied with archival quality mylar covers at no additional charge.
We ship within 24 business hours of your order M-F.
E-mail - info@oldscrolls.com if you have any further questions.