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Robert B Parker The Boxer and The Spy <<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> SIGNED <<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> When a shy high school student's body is found washed up on the shore of a quiet New England beach town, an apparent suicide, fifteen-year-old Terry Novak doesn't know what to think. Something just doesn't add up, so he decides to do some investigating of his own with the help of his best friend, Abby. It doesn't take long before they learn that asking questions puts them in grave danger, and surviving is going to be a fight. Fortunately, Terry has been learning a thing or two about fighting, thanks to a retired boxer named George, who teaches the boy to use his head and always keep his feet set beneath him, lessons Terry takes to heart in more ways than one. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Note Regarding Signed/Autographed Editions. All signatures are guaranteed authentic and I will refund double the purchase price if they fail a ASA, PSA or JSA certification! <<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> Images: All of actual item listed Signed: Yes Format: Hardcover Publisher: Philomel Edition: First Printing: First Number Line: 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2 Book Condition: Like New Cover: Clean Dust Jacket:
Clean and Bright Binding: Straight intact Inside Condition: clean, no writing, torn or missing pages Text Edge: clean List Price:
unclipped $ 17.99 Remainder mark: No Ex-Library: No Book Club Edition: No Mylar Cover: No Please
look at all the pictures as they are part of the description/condition of the
book. For explanation of condition terms used, see below And as always, if you are not satisfied with our description of the condition of your purchase - we offer a full refund and pay shipping to return the item in the USA!. No Partial Refunds! The books offered here are obtained from various sources and I cannot ensure that they come from smoke and pet free environments. I select only the finest quality examples available and in many cases with the extremely rare they may be less than perfect but will include in depth descriptions of condition. All dust jackets, if possible, are sanitized with lab grade Isopropyl Alcohol for your protection. All books are tissue wrapped and shipped in cardboard book mailer (if they fit) or Heavy Duty bubble wrap envelopes with additional padding for secure shipping. All books $24.99 and over include a Mylar Protective Jacket All books rated on Ebay book rating scale below! ****************** What is a True First Edition? Rather than adopting the "Collectors" method of describing a book, I use the publishers terms for them to provide a more accurate description. So,
That said, while many books state "First
Edition", this term can be confusing. A First Edition can have many
printings but only the First Printing is the True First Edition.
Publishers
all use slightly different methods but most use a number line to define which
printing, state "First Published in"
with no line number or will state "First
Edition" and list no line number. With only one exception the line numbers
will all include a "1" for the True First Printing hence a True First Edition. Random House and
it's subsidiaries use a line starting in "2" (recently they started using
a "1" like other publishers) and state plainly "First Edition" if it is a first
printing and eliminate the "First
Edition" once they start the second printing. Many editions state First Edition, as they are until a reprint is done, but this is not the same as what collectors call a "True First Edition". A books value is in the printing and the First Printing is the most valuable and is referred to as the "True First Edition". An
original Book Club issue released at the time the original First
Edition is released will be described as a First Edition Book Club
and later issues by book clubs will not include the First Edition
designation. In
my listings all True First Editions
will state "First Printing" and if
only stating First Edition it will indicate a later printing or re-issue
in the description. ****************** EBay Book Condition Definitions Terminology Foxing:
Spotting on a book, usually brown spots found in varying
severity, caused by a chemical action wherein impurities in the paper
oxidize FEP:
Front End Paper ISBN:
International Standard Book Number Crinkling: the curling of dust jacket edges over
time Chipping: Little tears along edges of dust jacket Clipped/Unclipped: The MSRP has or hasn't been clipped off Remainder: The mark a publisher makes when the item is ineligable for credit back from the publisher All books are rated based on these conditions Brand New A new, unread, unused book in perfect
condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller's listing for full
details.
Like New A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller?s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Very Good A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller?s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Good A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller?s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. Acceptable A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller?s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ******************* |