Product code: The Word for World newest is Forest - Ursula K. Le Guin (1st edition 1st print HC) 1972
First edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin (Berkley/Putnam, 1972). A hidden gem in her Hainish Cycle of science fiction and fantasy novels. A powerful anti-war novel set within the backdrop of a sci-fi narrative. By the author of The Left Hand of Darkness, The Earthsea series and many others. An ex-library copy with check-out slip sleeve to rear endpaper and stamps to text block edges, endpapers and title page. Jacket is protected in new archival sleeve but with some shelf wear and discoloration from glue of previous archival sleeve. Similar discoloration to boards apparently from adhesive as well. Otherwise they are straight and clean with corners bumped. Spine is slanted but hinges remain secure and binding is fairly firm on the whole. Some foxing and tanning to outer edge of text block with pages slightly warped. See photos for condition. Packaged with care and shipped via USPS newest Media Mail.
First edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin (Berkley/Putnam, 1972). A hidden gem in her Hainish Cycle of science fiction and fantasy novels. A powerful anti-war novel set within the backdrop of a sci-fi narrative. By the author of The Left Hand of Darkness, The Earthsea series and many others. An ex-library copy with check-out slip sleeve to rear endpaper and stamps to text block edges, endpapers and title page. Jacket is protected in new archival sleeve but with some shelf wear and discoloration from glue of previous archival sleeve. Similar discoloration to boards apparently from adhesive as well. Otherwise they are straight and clean with corners bumped. Spine is slanted but hinges remain secure and binding is fairly firm on the whole. Some foxing and tanning to outer edge of text block with pages slightly warped. See photos for condition. Packaged with care and shipped via USPS newest Media Mail.