ISBN: 9780670639694 - the shepherd (31 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In this bestselling Christmas story, a pilot needs a miracle to make it home It is Christmas Eve, 1957, and there are cozier places to be than the cockpit of a de Havilland Vampire fighter plane. But for the Royal Air Force pilot who has just taken off from West Germany, this single-seat jet is the only way to make it back to England for Christmas morning. His flight plan is simple; the fuel tank is full. In sixty-six minutes, he will be back in Blighty. But then the plane begins to fail. First the compass goes haywire, then the radio dies. Lost and alone above the English coast, the pilot is searching for a landing strip when the fog closes in, signaling certain death. He has given up hope when a second shadow appears--a Mosquito fighter-bomber of World War I vintage. The plane is a shepherd, guiding the Vampire to a safe landing, and its appearance is a gift from fate, a miracle out of time--but for one lonely pilot, the mystery has just begun. A classic bestseller, beloved by aviation fans (including actor John Travolta, who calls it one of my favorites because it personalizes the two planes) and general readers alike, The Shepherd is a gripping, heartwarming tale for a cold winter's night. …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In this bestselling Christmas story, a pilot needs a miracle to make it home It is Christmas Eve, 1957, and there are cozier places to be than the cockpit of a de Havilland Vampire fighter plane. But for the Royal Air Force pilot who has just taken off from West Germany, this single-seat jet is the only way to make it back to England for Christmas morning. His flight plan is simple; the fuel tank is full. In sixty-six minutes, he will be back in Blighty. But then the plane begins to fail. First the compass goes haywire, then the radio dies. Lost and alone above the English coast, the pilot is searching for a landing strip when the fog closes in, signaling certain death. He has given up hope when a second shadow appears--a Mosquito fighter-bomber of World War I vintage. The plane is a shepherd, guiding the Vampire to a safe landing, and its appearance is a gift from fate, a miracle out of time--but for one lonely pilot, the mystery has just begun. A classic bestseller, beloved by aviation fans (including actor John Travolta, who calls it one of my favorites because it personalizes the two planes) and general readers alike, The Shepherd is a gripping, heartwarming tale for a cold winter's night.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Good. First Edition. 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.

Zustand: Good. First Edition. 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.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In this bestselling Christmas story, a pilot needs a miracle to make it home It is Christmas Eve, 1957, and there are cozier places to be than the cockpit of a de Havilland Vampire fighter plane. But for the Royal Air Force pilot who has just taken off from West Germany, this single-seat jet is the only way to make it back to England for Christmas morning. His flight plan is simple; the fuel tank is full. In sixty-six minutes, he will be back in Blighty. But then the plane begins to fail. First the compass goes haywire, then the radio dies. Lost and alone above the English coast, the pilot is searching for a landing strip when the fog closes in, signaling certain death. He has given up hope when a second shadow appears--a Mosquito fighter-bomber of World War I vintage. The plane is a shepherd, guiding the Vampire to a safe landing, and its appearance is a gift from fate, a miracle out of time--but for one lonely pilot, the mystery has just begun. A classic bestseller, beloved by aviation fans (including actor John Travolta, who calls it one of my favorites because it personalizes the two planes) and general readers alike, The Shepherd is a gripping, heartwarming tale for a cold winter's night. …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In this bestselling Christmas story, a pilot needs a miracle to make it home It is Christmas Eve, 1957, and there are cozier places to be than the cockpit of a de Havilland Vampire fighter plane. But for the Royal Air Force pilot who has just taken off from West Germany, this single-seat jet is the only way to make it back to England for Christmas morning. His flight plan is simple; the fuel tank is full. In sixty-six minutes, he will be back in Blighty. But then the plane begins to fail. First the compass goes haywire, then the radio dies. Lost and alone above the English coast, the pilot is searching for a landing strip when the fog closes in, signaling certain death. He has given up hope when a second shadow appears--a Mosquito fighter-bomber of World War I vintage. The plane is a shepherd, guiding the Vampire to a safe landing, and its appearance is a gift from fate, a miracle out of time--but for one lonely pilot, the mystery has just begun. A classic bestseller, beloved by aviation fans (including actor John Travolta, who calls it one of my favorites because it personalizes the two planes) and general readers alike, The Shepherd is a gripping, heartwarming tale for a cold winter's night.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Bce (Book Club Edition). The Book Is Bound In Purple Paper Over One Quarter Dark Blue Buckram With Silver Stamped Lettering On The Spine. Silver Stamped Image Of A Plane Within A Star With Vapor Trails On The Front. The Book Has A Hint Of Edge Wear And A Light Bump To The Upper Front Corner. The Jacket Has Minor Wear With A Tiny Tear At The Upper Back Edge. Feck, Lou (illustrator).…

Small 4to.; cloth backed boards, hardcover; 123 pages; black and white illustrations; very good in a very good dust jacket.

hardcover. Zustand: new.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good Plus (VG+) hardcover in a Very Good Plus (VG+) unclipped dust jacket ($4.95 price and 0976 code intact). True 1976 First US Edition, First Printing. Scarce Publisher's Review Copy featuring three pieces of original laid-in Viking Press publicity ephemera: 1) Official printed Review Copy slip (Pub. Date Sept. 30, 1976), 2) Original promotional photo of Frederick Forsyth, and 3) 2-page "News From Viking" press release. The book is tight, square, and clean internally, downgraded strictly to VG+ due to a small penciled price on the front endpaper and light, expected offset toning on the endpapers where the press kit was laid in. Protected in an archival Mylar sleeve. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Bibliographic Details: Title: The Shepherd Author: Frederick Forsyth (Illustrated by Lou Feck) Publisher: The Viking Press (New York) Publication Year: 1976 (Official Pub. Date: September 30, 1976) Edition: First US Edition, First Printing — Publisher's Review Copy Issue Points: Unclipped dust jacket with $4.95 price and 0976 code on front flap; no subsequent printings on copyright page. ISBN / SBN: 0-670-63969-9 Format: Hardcover (Navy quarter-cloth with blue-grey boards) in Dust Jacket Included Publisher's Review Ephemera (3 Pieces Laid In): 1. Viking Press Review Slip: Original printed slip stating "Review Copy / Title: THE SHEPHERD / Author: Frederick Forsyth / Price: $4.95 / Pub. Date: September 30, 1976". 2. Original Press Photograph: 5" x 7" monochrome publicity portrait of Frederick Forsyth in a leather trench coat (Credit: Jonathan Harsch) with printed Viking Press caption below. 3. Viking Press Release: Original 2-page "News From Viking" promotional release featuring Lou Feck's artwork, book synopsis, and author biography. Objective Condition Report: Overall Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+) Book / Very Good Plus (VG+) Dust Jacket / Near Fine (NF) Ephemera Binding & Boards: Navy quarter-cloth spine and blue-grey paper boards are sharp, square, and clean with bright silver spine stamping and silver front-board emblem. Dust Jacket: Unclipped ($4.95) and crisp with vibrant Lou Feck cover art and minimal shelf rubbing at the extremities. Housed in an archival Mylar protector. Endpapers & Text Block: Pages and black-and-white illustrations are crisp, clean, and unmarked. The front and rear endpapers show mild rectangular offset toning from housing the laid-in publicity packet, and there is a light penciled bookseller notation on the upper corner of the front free endpaper. About This Volume: Written by Frederick Forsyth (himself a former teenage RAF Vampire jet pilot) as a Christmas gift for his wife Carole, The Shepherd is the haunting, classic aviation ghost story of a young RAF pilot whose Vampire jet suffers total electrical and compass failure over the fog-shrouded North Sea on Christmas Eve, 1957—only to be guided toward a mysterious World War II-era de Havilland Mosquito. Finding a First American Edition with the complete 3-piece Viking Press review kit intact is an exceptional find for aviation and modern first edition collectors. Shipping & Handling: Your items will be securely packaged and shipped promptly with tracking.…