GLASS AND AMBER
by Cherryh, C. J. (pseudonym of Carolyn Janice Cherry)
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with some mild edge rubs due to the snugness of the paper slipcase. (25337)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Cambridge, MA: The NESFA Press, 1987. First edition. A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with some mild edge rubs due to the snugness of the paper slipcase. (25337). Octavo, boards. Of a limitation of 1000 copies this is one of 225 numbered copies signed by Cherryh and artist Barclay Shaw of from a limited edition of 1000. Commemorative book for Boskone 24. Collects seven stories and five essays (several from speeches). At least one story is revised for this collection.
Synopsis
Glass and Amber is a 1987 collection of short stories and essays by science fiction and fantasy author C. J. Cherryh. The book was published by NESFA Press to commemorate Cherryh’s appearance as the Guest of Honor at Boskone 24, a science fiction convention. Only 1,000 copies were printed, and each is individually numbered on the copyright page. The first 250 numbered copies were autographed by Cherryh and sold in slipcases. Some of these were also signed by Barclay Shaw, the cover artist.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25337
- Title
- GLASS AND AMBER
- Author
- Cherryh, C. J. (pseudonym of Carolyn Janice Cherry)
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with some mild edge rubs due to the snugness of the paper slipcase. (25337)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The NESFA Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, MA
- Date Published
- 1987
- Keywords
- SF . SC . Signed
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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