New York: Putnam, 1926. First edition. A very good copy, bookplate to front paste-down, page edges dusty, some rubbing to edges, some chipping to color of lettering on front cover and spine, wrinkle to cloth of rear cover. No dust jacket. (8751). Octavo, cloth. "...found him at the peak of his powers. It is the most fully realized of all his fantasies." - Cawthorn & Moorcock: Fantasy: The 100 Best Books #36. Barron (ed.): Fantasy Literature 3-246.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 8751
Title: THE SHIP OF ISHTAR
Author: Merritt, A[braham]
Book Condition: Used - A very good copy, bookplate to front paste-down, page edges dusty, some rubbing to edges, some chipping to color of lettering on
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Putnam
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1926
Keywords: Fantasy

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