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Steven Spielberg “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” First Edition Book Club vintage hardcover w/ dustjacket
Original price was: $26.00.$21.06Current price is: $21.06.
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” Steven Spielberg 1977 Book Club vintage hardcover w/ dustjacket
First edition club edition.
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This is a great copy of this classic Seventies sci fi story. The spine is square and tight, no leaning, the corners are not bumped. Spine has minor bumping on top and bottom. There are no penmanship marks or owner plates. The lettering on the spine is bright and unworn. Very nice book, definitely grades a very good plus.
The original glossy cover is unclipped. No significant flaws, some tanning along flap upper edges. No writing.
See images for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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| Weight | 32 oz |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 6 × 2 in |
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