Examines over a dozen different types of snow and snowy conditions through the vocabulary of the Inuit people of Alaska. Discusses the physical properties and formation of the snow and how it affects the plants, animals, and people of the Arctic.
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Anbieter: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. First Edition. CLEAN COVER AND CONTENT PAGES. SEE PHOTOS FOR MORE INFORMATION. New protective mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. Dust jacket condition is Acceptable. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1763219865
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Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 503324-6
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G039486574XI3N00
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G039486574XI5N00
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Anbieter: Good Books In The Woods, Spring, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Illustrated by Jennifer Dewey (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. "Snow is snow, right? Wrong! There is annui (falling snow) , pukak (snow that can cause avalanches) , siqoq (swirling or drifting snow) , kanik (rime on tree trunks) - and many other types of frosty white crystals." Terry Tempest Williams' first book. Ships same or next business day. Remainder mark on tail edge. Book has some edge wear, small bumps on spine ends and corners; overall, pages are tight, bright, and clean. Dust jacket protected in archival cover. DJ has normal edge and shelf wear, 1/2-inch chip on spine head, 1/3-inch tears on top corners and head edge of back cover, tiny tears along tail edge of front cover, faintly yellowed. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 129 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 69359
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Anbieter: Shade of the Cottonwood, Lawrence, KS, USA
Hardcover/Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Dewey, Jennifer (illustrator). First Edition. Very good condition first edition signed by author on title page. Contains full numberline. Lightly read or unread. Free of owner's marks. Remainder mark on base text block, white transfer to base edge coverboards from a painted shelf. Base and top spine knocked. Light soiling to outside text block from dust accumulation. Dust jacket surfaces scuffed, and top spine rubbed/knocked. Sun faded with some age-toning appearing on reverse side. Front flap creased. In protective archival sleeve. signed by author or artist. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1460
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Anbieter: Back of Beyond Books, Moab, UT, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Illustrated by Dewey, Jennifer (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. First printing with full number line on copyright page; not the more common library binding. Inscribed by Williams for "John" on the title page. Teal paper boards quarter bound with white cloth. Bronze lettering on spine. Boards are in near fine condition with mild soiling. Illustrated dust jacket with pink and black lettering on cover and spine. Jacket is wrapped in mylar and price clipped. Minor edge wear; slight fading to spine. Tight binding and clean interior. Embossed stamp from previous owner Howard F. Albee, a Utah geologist, on the front free endpaper. Includes black-and-white illustrations by Jennifer Dewey throughout. This is the first book by acclaimed author, educator, and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams. Aimed at a juvenile audience, the book "explores the phenomenon of snow through the vocabulary of the Inuit people of Alaska" (from jacket). ; B&W Illustrations; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 129 pp; Signed by Author. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 024821
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Anbieter: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Illustrated by Jennifer Dewey (illustrator). Terry Tempest Williams's first book. First printing of the trade edition (not the more commonly found library binding). SIGNED by the author on the title page. Previous owner's name and address on front free endpaper, else near fine in a very good (large chip in lower corner of front panel) dust jacket. ; 129 pages; Signed by Author. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 64768
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Anbieter: Longs Peak Book Company, Loveland, CO, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Jennifer Dewey (illustrator). 1st Edition. PRICE REDUCED! Terry Tempest Williams first book published the same year as her classic Pieces of White Shell presents 10 chapters exploring the different types of snow as experienced and described by the Inuit people living above the Arctic Circle. This copy is in excellent condition,a first printing simply signed by Williams on the title page with only a hint of bumping to the base spine and several small chips at the dustjacket top and the ghost of tape repair at the dj top. The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping.PRICE REDUCED! Signed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 001826
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Anbieter: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Illustrated by Jennifer Dewey (illustrator). Terry Tempest Williams's first book. First printing of the trade edition (not the more commonly found library binding). SIGNED by the author on the title page. Impression from a paper clip at the top of pages 14-15, else near fine in a near fine (short closed edge tear and tiny chip at the crown of the spine) dust jacket. ; 129 pages; Signed by Author. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 60413
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