Castaways of the Flying Dutchman, Brian Jacques — 1st Edition/Printing

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Castaways of the Flying Dutchman, Brian Jacques — 1st Edition/Printing

Name: Castaways of the Flying Dutchman, Brian Jacques — 1st Edition/Printing
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4064-EV-F-VG-5
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Publication: London, Viking, 2001

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 327.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The dust jacket is exceptionally clean, bright, and free of any major chips, tears, or creases, maintaining its sharp edges. The teal paper-covered boards are tight, possess sharp corners, and lack any noticeable shelf-wear or bumping. The spine remains square and firm, showcasing unoxidised, bright silver lettering. Furthermore, the text-block edges are pristine and bright, devoid of foxing, toning, or blemishes. The binding is tight and the interior pages appear unread. Overall, a highly attractive, well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: True UK first edition, first printing of Brian Jacques's departure from his beloved Redwall universe. The text is complemented throughout by the evocative illustrations of Ian Schoenherr.

No previous ownership signatures, bookplates, or binders' stamps are present within the preliminary pages, presenting a remarkably clean and uninterrupted copy. While unsigned copies of this edition remain relatively accessible on the open market, finding one in such crisp, untouched condition is becoming increasingly desirable for collectors of Jacques's wider bibliography.

Legend tells of the Flying Dutchman, a wind-tattered phantom ship crewed by silent wraiths. But what became of the young boy, Neb, and his faithful dog, Denmark, who were washed from its deck straight into the Atlantic Ocean? Saved from a cold abyss by an avenging angel, the two are cast away on an eternal journey of their own. They roam the earth throughout the centuries in search of those in need. Their travels bring them to Chapelvale, a sleepy nineteenth-century village whose very existence is at stake. To save the town, they must discover its buried secrets and solve its dust-laden riddles, calling upon the will and wile of all its people.

ISBN: 0670899259

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Brian Jacques

Book Publisher: Viking

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Fantasy

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 327

Book Publication Year: 2001

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Ian Schoenherr

Book Series: Castaways of the Flying Dutchman

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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