New York, Viking, 1976, hardcover, First Edition stated, First Printing by numberline, Good in Good dustjacket, Signed and inscribed by the Author to the original owner on the front endpaper, owner's name partially erased. Straight and firmly bound with no markings, light corner and spine-end bumps, spots to spine-ends and textblock fore-edge, signs of erasure to top corner of front endpaper. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, edge nicks, tiny chips, fading to spine and edges, dampstains to interior not externally visible, in new Brodart sleeve." A collection of poetry in five sections: Simple Things, Mysterious Things, Legends, People, and Ballads all "with an air of quiet terror and cozy humor" from the well-loved children's author. Illustrated throughout by Ken Rinciari "with just the right amount of scare and imagination." ISBN 9780670649501

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Bookseller: West of Eden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7307
Title: The Skin Spinners: Poems
Author: Aiken, Joan
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition stated, First Printing by numberline
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0670649503
ISBN 13: 9780670649501
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Place of Publication: U.s.a.
This edition first published: 1976-04
Keywords: British Isles; English poetry; English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Poetry

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West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.

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