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A THIEF OF TIME; A Novel
by Hillerman, Tony
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0060159383
- ISBN 13
- 9780060159382
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York, Cambridge, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, London, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Presentation copy SIGNED by the Author, 8vo, white buckram with red lettering on spine, Mylar-protected pictorial dust jacket (unclipped), map endpapers, 209 pages. Listed as one of the 100 FAVORITE MYSTERIES OF THE CENTURY by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Assoc., pp.58-59. "Hillerman is the Carlos Castaneda of the mystery novel"--New York Newsday. A novel by the famous author of Skinwalkers. <br /> <br /> New York Times Bestselling Author Tony Hillerman (1925-2008) was born in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma, and grew up with Pottawatomie children. After graduating from high school, he served as a private in the Army with the 103rd Infantry during World War II, where--for valor--he was awarded a Purple Heart as well as Silver Star and Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Clusters. <br /> <br /> EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION internally and externally!
Synopsis
When two corpses appear amid stolen goods and bones at an ancient burial site, Leaphorn and Chee must plunge into the past to unearth the truth.A noted anthropologist vanishes at a moonlit Indian ruin where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground for profit. When two corpses appear amid stolen goods and bones at an ancient burial site, Navajo Tribal Policemen Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee must plunge into the past to unearth the astonishing truth behind a mystifying series of horrific murders.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 615
- Title
- A THIEF OF TIME; A Novel
- Author
- Hillerman, Tony
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0060159383
- ISBN 13
- 9780060159382
- Publisher
- Harper & Row, Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York, Cambridge, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, London, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- Navajo, Southwest, Indians, mystery, woman, anthropologist, theft, antiquities, desert, shaman, Skinwalkers, Anasazi, Mesa, tourquoise, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Chaco
Terms of Sale
Borg Antiquarian
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.
About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
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Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
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