Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. G.B. Tiepolo Francesco Maggiotto. Eight illustrations hors-text by G.B. Tiepolo and Francesco Maggiotto including in full-color, full-page at frontis, make this an especially welcome addition to the Masterpieces of Fantasy series, edited by James Gunn. 313 pp. and publisher's newsletter laid in, penned by Gunn. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, minimal rubbing to extremities, handsomely produced as per usual Easton Press Collector's Edition standards, with unbruised tips, and clean internals but for a neatly affixed signed-by-owner bookplate at first free endpaper and a penned inscription at top of inside front flap. Featuring moire endpapers, bound-in silk ribbon bookmark, raised bands, all edges gilt, rich, copper-colored leather covers, classy gilt decoration to cover and spine.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 350615
Title: The Malacia Tapestry
Author: Aldiss, Brian W
Illustrator: G.B. Tiepolo Francesco Maggiotto
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Easton Press
Place of Publication: Norwalk, Connecticut
Date Published: 1996
Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Brian Aldiss James Gunn G.B. Tiepolo Francesco Maggiotto|science fiction

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