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When the Emperor Dies
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Random House, Incorporated (edition 1st Edition Stated.), 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). 1st Edition Stated. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0394514580-7-1-29
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When the Emperor Dies
Published by
Random House, Incorporated, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394514580I3N00
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When the Emperor Dies
Published by
Random House, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Brian farrance, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # ABE-1763138155665
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When the Emperor Dies
Published by
Random House, Incorporated, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). 1981. Lavender paper covered boards with beige cloth spine and silver spine titles; mild wear; jacket is worn with a short tear in crown; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 393 pages. Seller Inventory # SKU1178992
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When the Emperor Dies
Published by
Random House, Inc., New York, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: gearbooks, The Bronx, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Decorative Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Lilly Langotsky (Design) (illustrator). 1st Edition. 393 pp. Solidly bound copy with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. No dj. Slightly slanted spine. Stains on fore edge. Publisher's remainder copy. Seller Inventory # 4ivDb0019
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When the Emperor Dies
Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). (1st, 2d publishing) Maps by Raphael Palacios. Large, thicker, heavy book, cream cloth spine, lavender boards, silver lettering bright on spine. DJ glossy lavender with beautiful color illustration of plateau on front and back. DJ has jagged 3/4" tear with nicks at top front tip, micronicks at top back tip, very tiny tear at spine top edge, tiny surface tear at spine top right. Good DJ/Fine book. Seller Inventory # 41635
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When The Emperor Dies
Published by
Random House, New York, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Spotting on top page edges, spine a bit cocked, very good in a near fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 150979
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When the Emperor Dies
Published by
Random House, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: et cetera Salt Spring Book & Stationery, Salt spring island, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). 1st Edition. unclipped d/j - free of all markings - clean, clear and square, 393 pg - will require extra charges for shipping due to weight. Seller Inventory # 200716
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When the Emperor Dies - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Published by
Random House, New York, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. A first Printing of the First Edition with bumped corners, otherwise in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket; When the Emperor Dies tells the story of the last days of the corrupt and tyrannical emperor of the fictional Eastern Empire. The emperor is a sick man, and his advisors know it. They scheme and backstab to keep their positions and power, but the emperor's health is deteriorating. When a trusted advisor suggests that the emperor abdicate in favor of his young son, the other advisors are outraged. They threaten the advisor with dismissal and imprisonment, but the advisor persists. The emperor finally agrees to abdicate, but only if he can appoint his own successor. The advisors can't agree on a candidate, so they start to kill each other. In the end, the young son is appointed emperor and the empire collapses.; 8vo; 393 pages. Seller Inventory # 58258
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When the Emperor Dies - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Published by
Random House, New York, 1981
ISBN 10: 0394514580
ISBN 13: 9780394514581
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Raphael Palacios (maps) (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. A barely edgeworn first Printing of the First Edition in otherwise Fine condition housed in a Fine dust-jacket; The story follows two friends, Jorgen and Markus, as they navigate the perils of life in the Imperial Court in the days leading up to the death of the Emperor. Jorgen is a skilled artist and Markus is a talented musician, but they must hide their skills if they want to stay alive. The court is a dangerous place, with factions vying for power and enemies lurking in the shadows. As the Emperor's health declines, the courtiers start to turn on each other, and Jorgen and Markus must choose who to trust. The story culminates in a dramatic battle for the throne, and Jorgen and Markus must choose between their friendship and their own survival.; 8vo; 393 pages. Seller Inventory # 123164