The Polar Express.
de Chris Van Allsburg
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Ver descripción
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Librería
-
Oregon City, Oregon, United States
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Sobre este artículo
Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin Company, 1985. Hardcover First Edition (1985); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1985); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Very Good+ first state (no Caldecott medal) DJ: The Book shows a small sticker shadow at the upper corner of the front free endpaper and a tiny scar accompanying it; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very-nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows a 1" closed tear at the top of the front 'hinge' and another at the top edge of the front panel; mild rubbing to the panels and a small, faint patch of soiling near the upper rear corner; a tiny chip at the heel of the backstrip; the price ($15.95) is intact; mylar-protected. Overall, remains close to "As New" with a couple of imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (9.3 x 11.75 x 0.45 inches). 32 pages. Exquisitely illustrated in color by the author. Age Range: 4 - 7 years. Grade Level: Preschool - 3. Language: English. Weight: 20.8 ounces. Deep maroon cloth over boards with silver foil sleigh-bell blocked medallion at the front panel and silver foil titles at the backstrip. Hardback with DJ.
Sinopsis
The Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was adapted as a Oscar nominated live-action motion-capture film in 2004. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature.
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Detalles
- Librería
- Black Cat Hill Books (US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 57167
- Título
- The Polar Express.
- Autor
- Chris Van Allsburg
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First Edition (1985); First Printing indicated by a complete num
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Editorial
- Houghton Mifflin Company,
- Lugar de publicación
- Boston, MA
- Fecha de publicación
- 1985.
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Juvenile; Holidays; Children's Picture Books;
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Black Cat Hill Books
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Oregon City, Oregon
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- Marginalia
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- Heel
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- Remainder
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- Good+
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- Cloth
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- Rubbing
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- First Edition
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