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Two Ravens
by Holland, Cecelia
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/near fine
- Seller
-
Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, octavo size, 208 pp., signed by Cecelia Holland. Cecelia Holland (b. 1943) has written, to date, over twenty historical novels which span both the globe and time. In addition, she has authored a multitude of other fictional series, as well as short stories, children's books, and non-fiction. She was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1981-1982.
In this work, "Two Ravens", her ninth published historical novel, Holland tells the story of the clash between the old pagan ways and the increasingly popular Christian religion, set in Iceland in the early 12th century.
Note that we have several other volumes of Holland's historical fiction, many of them signed; if you are searching for a particular title, please do let us know.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in quarter maroon cloth over rust-coloured paper boards, maroon decoration debossed on the front board, rust lettering and decoration debossed on the spine, grey top-stain, signed by the author (with her name only, no inscription) on the title page in red ink; octavo size (8 1/2" by 5 3/4"), pagination: [i-viii] [1-4] 5-199 [1]. The dust jacket with an illustration of a tenth-century carved wooden panel on the front jacket panel, summary of book on front flap, author bio on the back flap, author photo on the back panel.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; remarkably clean and crisp. The dust jacket near fine, clean and with a modicum of edgewear, note that it has been price-clipped.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
In this work, "Two Ravens", her ninth published historical novel, Holland tells the story of the clash between the old pagan ways and the increasingly popular Christian religion, set in Iceland in the early 12th century.
Note that we have several other volumes of Holland's historical fiction, many of them signed; if you are searching for a particular title, please do let us know.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in quarter maroon cloth over rust-coloured paper boards, maroon decoration debossed on the front board, rust lettering and decoration debossed on the spine, grey top-stain, signed by the author (with her name only, no inscription) on the title page in red ink; octavo size (8 1/2" by 5 3/4"), pagination: [i-viii] [1-4] 5-199 [1]. The dust jacket with an illustration of a tenth-century carved wooden panel on the front jacket panel, summary of book on front flap, author bio on the back flap, author photo on the back panel.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; remarkably clean and crisp. The dust jacket near fine, clean and with a modicum of edgewear, note that it has been price-clipped.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33330866
- Title
- Two Ravens
- Author
- Holland, Cecelia
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- Literature, Modern Lit, Historical Lit, Historical Fiction
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Swan's Fine Books
Biblio member since 2017
Walnut Creek, California
About Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books specializes in Fine Press, Illustrated Books, and Books About Books. We also carry a wide array of general antiquarian stock and recently acquired a very nice collection of modern lit. Enjoy browsing our web site and visit our brick-and-mortar shop if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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- Octavo
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