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The Chronicles of Narnia (7-volume Boxed Set)
by Lewis, C. S
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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La Mesa, California, United States
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Collier/Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1978. First Thus . Boxed Set. Near Fine. Baynes, Pauline. Very crisp & clean set that contains all 7 books of the beloved Narnia saga in a sturdy, brightly colored & illustrated box. First produced in this format in 1970, these are later printings from 1978, but retain the illustrations adapted from the work of Pauline Baynes. Book #1 is the only one that appears to have been read: it is VG+ with a small crease & minor rubbing. All other books are Near fine-Fine, appearing nearly Brand New & never opened, but some with mild rubbing along spine edges. All internal pages show light, age-appropriate page tanning, but no markings.The box itself is VG, with a dent & slight tearing to one top edge (photo 5). Else, exceptionally clean & bright, typical shelfwear rubbing to bottom edges. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: too large for international or expedited shipping without preapproval of substantial postage increase (at least double per USPS rates).
Synopsis
Fantastic creatures, heroic deeds, epic battles in the war between good and evil, and unforgettable adventures come together in this world where magic meets reality, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over sixty years. The Chronicles of Narnia has transcended the fantasy genre to become a part of the canon of classic literature. - From author’s website.
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- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 023609
- Title
- The Chronicles of Narnia (7-volume Boxed Set)
- Author
- Lewis, C. S
- Illustrator
- Baynes, Pauline
- Format/Binding
- Boxed Set
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Collier/Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- CHILDREN FANTASY FICTION CLASSICS NARNIA BOXED SET SERIES
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children-Young Adult (YA) / Collectible Series; Science Fiction-Fantasy; Fairy Tales-Folklore-Fables-Mythology;
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La Mesa, California
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Glossary
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- Shelfwear
- Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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