

Very legibly signed by the author with her full name & dated "17th Oct 06" in thin point blue felt tip pen on the title page beneath her printed name. Condition of book and jacket consistent with not being read.

No remainder mark, not a book club edition, not a former library book. No other discernible or objectionable faults on book or jacket such as marks or writing within, stains, tears, chips, or other damage that would diminish its appearance. The jacket is crisp and pristine, the colors vibrant and it is price-intact ("$26.00 U.S."). The book is tight, square and clean heel of spine slightly creased front corners very lightly bumped. 9-1/4" tall 406 numbered pages one-piece veined burgundy binding with gilt lettering on spine only, boards plain colored (medium green, tan, rust, etc) end pages in marbleized pattern fore edge is not trimmed. Stated "First Atria Books hardcover edition September 2006" first printing with a complete number line starting with "1". Therefore, prospective customers from the EU are requested to email us before making an order so that we can discuss how best we might get the books they want to them. Please note that new EU regulations make it impractical for us to post books to the EU. For overseas customers, we have set a standard Abe postal rate, but will communicate direct with customers and charge the actual cost of postage and packing by tracked and insured delivery methods requiring signature. Priority UK rates are for Royal Mail Special Delivery, guaranteed by 1pm. Standard postage costs are included in our prices for UK customers.

For books sold for more than £50 we will use only despatch methods that are fully tracked, insured and will require a signature on delivery.

We will despatch your books rapidly (almost always within 24 hrs of the receipt of your order) using proper book wraps / boxes. If you require additional photos, please ask. Photos are of the actual book(s) for sale. PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING Our descriptions are accurate. UK 1st edition / 1st printing (Orion, 2006).
