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The Algebraist (1st/1st Signed)
by Banks, Iain M
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1841491551
- ISBN 13
- 9781841491554
- Seller
-
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Orbit, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect. Text block clean, with quite heavy toning to top edge. Foot of spine lightly bumped. Feels lightly read. Near fine condition. Jacket lovely and glossy, with a touch of crimping to the edges, the title gilt is very nice and bold. Has sunning to spine. Overall a near fine copy. Signed and dedicated to title page. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Please note : this book is very heavy (1250g) overseas purchasers may be charged additional shipping. Please contact bookseller for exact price. An signed copy of this collectible first edition first printing title, by Banks. "To Lois / Best wishes / Iain M Banks" Comes in a tidy jacket that does not have any rubbing to the jacket gilt title that is often seen on this title. To browse the rest of our extensive Iain M Banks listings search using the keyword: Durdbanks
Synopsis
The Algebraist, a science fiction novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks, first appeared in print in 2004. It was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2005. It was his third science fiction novel not to be based or set in The Culture, and the first not to be potentially in the same universe.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Durdles Books (IOBA)
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007239
- Title
- The Algebraist (1st/1st Signed)
- Author
- Banks, Iain M
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 1841491551
- ISBN 13
- 9781841491554
- Publisher
- Orbit
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2004
- Pages
- 544
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Durdbanks General
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science Fiction;
- X weight
- 1100 g
Terms of Sale
Durdles Books (IOBA)
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. All books, where possible, are sent by signed and tracked services and our postage prices reflect this. We cannot normally send to overseas PO Box addresses. Purchasers may need to provide a phone number for heavier or valuable items as per our courier requirements. We only use airmail for overseas orders, we will not use surface mail.
About the Seller
Durdles Books (IOBA)
Biblio member since 2018
Birmingham, West Midlands
About Durdles Books (IOBA)
Durdles Books is an online bookshop that specialises in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Modern Firsts and Genre Fiction. We also have books in many other categories and think our stock is both varied and interesting. We are constantly busy sourcing new stock in great condition, as collectors ourselves we appreciate that there is nothing like finding a lovely copy of a book that is on "the list". We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), so you can be assured of our commitment to good bookselling practices and customer service.
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- Gilt
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine
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