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Eye of the World
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Eye of the World Hardcover - 2011

by Robert Jordan


First Edition Identification

Although the first printing of The Eye of the World that went to market was a paperback, the hardcover is the most sought-after by collectors. The first printing of hardcovers was meant mainly for libraries and limited to around 1500 copies, and so very few remain in collectible condition. The copyright page for the paperback and the hardcover first editions include both the ISBNs for the paperback and the hardcover. Later printings removed the duplicated ISBNS.

True first editions of The Eye of the World will have “First edition, February 1990” on the copyright page, along with a full number line including number 1. The jacket price is $24.95 (later printings were $27.95).

The publisher later rebound paperbacks into hardbacks for reprints. Those rebound paperbacks are a popular variation for collectors as well. 5000 ARC (Advanced Review Copies) of The Eye of the World were printed – these have a different cover than the first printing. 

Details

  • Title Eye of the World
  • Author Robert Jordan
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition Th
  • Pages 1
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Orbit, London
  • Date 2011
  • ISBN 9780356501529 / 0356501523
  • Dimensions 9.72 x 6.77 x 2.44 in (24.69 x 17.20 x 6.20 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 741.5

About the author

Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four with the incidental aid of a twelve-years-older brother, and was tackling Mark Twain and Jules Verne by five. He is a graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army; among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. A history buff, he has also written dance and theater criticism and enjoyed the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing, and sailing, and the indoor sports of poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting.Robert Jordan began writing in 1977 and went on to write The Wheel of Time(R), one of the most important and best selling series in the history of fantasy publishing with over 14 million copies sold in North America, and countless more sold abroad.Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis.
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Eye of the World (Book 1 of The Wheel of Time)
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Eye of the World (Book 1 of The Wheel of Time)

by Robert Jordan

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
1
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780356501529 / 0356501523
Quantity Available
1
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Bellingham, Washington, United States
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Orbit Books, 1990. 1. Hardcover. Very Good. ** Slipcased Edition by Orbit Press **; Very Good+; Hardcover; Very light wear to the covers with "straight" edge-corners; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is tight with a straight spine; Slipcase is in excellent condition with minimal edgewear; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 3.3 lbs; Black cloth covers with title in gold lettering along the spine, and housed in a black cloth slipcase with gold symbol to front; 1990, Orbit Books; 732 pages; "Eye of the World (Book 1 of The Wheel of Time)," by Robert Jordan.
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$297.50
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Eye of the World (Book 1 of The Wheel of Time)
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Eye of the World (Book 1 of The Wheel of Time)

by Robert Jordan

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Like New
Edition
1
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780356501529 / 0356501523
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$347.50
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Orbit Books, 1990. 1. Hardcover. Like New. ** Slipcased Edition by Orbit Press **; Fine/As New; Hardcover; This slipcased book is brand new and still sealed in the publisher's original shrinkwrap; Perfect, new condition; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 3.3 lbs; Black cloth covers with title in gold lettering along the spine, and housed in a black cloth slipcase with gold symbol to front; 1990, Orbit Books; 732 pages; "Eye of the World (Book 1 of The Wheel of Time)," by Robert Jordan.
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$347.50
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The Eye of the World: The Wheel of Time

by Robert Jordan

  • Used
  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780356501529 / 0356501523
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2011 UK hardcover edition published by Orbit. This is one of a limited number (purportedly just 2000) of this particular edition (1st Thus). Decorative foil 'Wheel of Time' motif to spine, that is echoed in the matching black slipcase - no dust-cover as issued. New and unread and provided in near fine condition.
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