Advent Publishers Inc, July 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 5x0x9. Copyright/stated first edition July 1987. No additional printings indicated. Very good+ hardcover with a very good+ dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Grey cloth boards are sharp and clean. Gold gilt titling on spine remains bright and bold. Bright pages, text is very good throughout. No previous ownership markings. Unclipped dust jacket has light rubbing, no chips or tears. Jacket arrives wrapped in protective Mylar. Appears unread. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Bookseller: The Book House in Dinkytown (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 313720
Title: The Tale That Wags the God
Author: Blish, James
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0911682295
ISBN 13: 9780911682298
Publisher: Advent Publishers Inc
Place of Publication: Chicago
Date Published: July 1987
Size: 5x0x9
X weight: 20 oz

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