- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books, IOBA, Humble, TX, U.S.A.Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books, IOBA
AbeBooks seller since September 14, 2021
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 26.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Viking Press, New York, 1987. A fine, signed collectible copy of the first edition of the debut novel from this well-regarded National Book Award nominated author. First Edition, First Printing, as designated by "First published in 1987 by Viking Penguin Inc." printed on copyright page and lack of indication of any subsequent printing. A fine, signed hardcover copy, cream covered boards with sharp corners, cream cloth covered spine with purple lettering. Book is square and solid, spine is tight. Slight sunning to top board edges, minor dings/wear on bottom board edges from typical shelving, small dark spot on back board. Not ex-library, no previous owner markings, book plates, or remainder marks. Looks unread. Author signature only on full-title page in black ink. Bright, unclipped dust jacket ($17.95 price intact), minor wear, looks good encased in protective jacket cover. Shipped in well-padded box.
Seller Inventory # 001180
Bibliographic details
- Title
- First Light
- Author
- Charles Baxter
- Publisher
- Viking Press
- Publication year
- 1987
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books, IOBA
Humble, TX, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 4.95 | US$ 9.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books was founded by lifelong book collectors Michael and David Wehmeyer. We specialize in modern and hypermodern American literary first and prepublication editions, many of which are signed, with a particular focus on books that won or were nominated for the major U.S. literary prizes, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the PEN/Faulkner Award, among others.
Specialty
Modern and hypermodern American literary first and prepublication editions.Association member
Seller's business information
Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books, LLC
913 W 6th St
Lawrence, KS U.S.A. 66044
Terms of sale
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Carte Bleue. We provide descriptions and photographs of our books that enable a buyer to make an informed purchase. The grading standards we use are provided below (click the "More Information" link below for details). If you have questions about one of our books or would like different photographs, click the "Contact this seller" link on the left and we will gladly respond.
When describing our books, we adhere to book grading standards posted by FIRSTS: The Book Collector’s Magazine, as listed below. We attempt to describe all flaws, whether minor or serious, and we supplement these narrative descriptions with detailed photographs so buyers can best determine if the book meets their standards. If you would like to see more images of any book, please contact us using the “Contact this seller” link to the left of this section and we will gladly provide them. We infrequently use “Very Fine” as few used books are completely flawless. We also do not use “+ (Plus)” or “- (Minus)” in our grading (e.g., Very Good Plus, etc.) for the simple reason that we prefer to leave it to the buyer to determine where, in their opinion and based upon the description and the photographs provided, the book falls along the continuum within a given grade. We rarely offer books that are not at least Very Good, and even then only if they are scarce or have particular value (e.g., signed, presentation copy, etc.). We provide grades for both the book and the dust jacket, when applicable, or slipcase.
Very Fine: A crisp, fresh book, admits no flaws.
Fine: A book that is without visible flaws, but one that may lack the pristine crispness of a very fine book, allowing for the normal effects of time, handling, shelving, etc. Any minor blemishes in the book or the dust wrapper are noted in the description.
Near Fine: a copy approaching Fine, but with a couple of defects or faults that are beyond the normal effects of time, handling, or shelving, and are beyond minor.
Very Good: A book showing some signs of wear and that is no longer fresh. Such books may show signs of wear, with obvious faults, but is still sound and appealing. Books with flaws such as previous owner signatures or markings, bookplates, or remainder marks as well as dust jackets with serious rubbing, chips, or tears, or that are price-clipped are examples of flaws that would warrant
Good: A book that is worn, that is totally complete (as issued) and intact.
Shipping terms
Orders shipped promptly. All purchases are shipped in well-padded boxes. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Books may be returned in the same condition as shipped within 14 days of receipt. Please email intentions prior to return. All items are subject to prior sale.