The book club edition that preceded the trade edition by Holt Rinehart Winston by 4 months and is thus the true first edition. Gutter code H21 confirms first printing in May 1977. In brown boards with blue type. Corners lightly dinged with split to bottom front corner and a little wear at same and spine ends. Text block mostly split at last signature. Jacket has a couple chips to top of rear panel and associated creasing. One 1/2 inch tear to bottom of rear panel near spine, otherwise a few nicks to edges, scuffing to covers and edgewear. Small sticker removal scar to bottom of spine. Cover art by Janice C. Tate. Seller Inventory # LPB006168SD

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Title: Lord Foul's Bane

Publisher: Nelson, Doubleday, Inc.

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition, Book Club Edition

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