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Collector Features & Identification
○ Author: Elaine Cunningham
○ Book Series: Starlight & Shadows (Book 3: Windwalker) - Forgotten Realms
○ Cover Artist / Jacket Design: Todd Lockwood
○ Publisher & Year: Wizards of the Coast (2003)
○ Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
○ Edition: First Edition / First Printing (Verified 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line and stated First Printing: April 2003)
○ ISBN: 0-7869-2968-5
○ Identification: Verified first edition, first printing with the full number line, stated April 2003 print date, and unclipped $24.95 original price on the dust jacket. Beautiful dark blue boards featuring a faint line pattern, lighter blue lettering on the spine, and the signature Forgotten Realms cream marble pastedowns.
○ Genre: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Forgotten Realms
○ Topics: Liriel Baenre, Fyodor, Rashemen, Dark Elves, Drow, Witches, Magic, Toril
○ Page Count: 352 pages
About the Book (Synopsis)
The thrilling conclusion to the beloved Starlight & Shadows trilogy. Liriel Baenre, the drow princess who forsook the Underdark, journeys with her companion Fyodor to his homeland of Rashemen. Surrounded by masked witches and berserker defenders, they must confront the shifting politics of the surface world, powerful magical forces, and the lingering, dangerous legacy of Liriel\'s dark elf heritage.
Archival Preservation
○ Archival Sleeve: The hardcover dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover to prevent edge wear, scuffing, and corner bumping.
○ Archival Backing: The jacket is supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning.
○ Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
The book is in flawless Like New condition, offering an exceptionally clean, crisp, and structurally sound copy. The binding still creaks tightly when opened, indicating it has likely never been read.
○ Dust Jacket: Like New condition. Flawless, with no markings, rubbing, or stress lines of any kind. Unclipped with the $24.95 price intact. Perfectly preserved under Mylar.
○ Binding & Boards: Like New condition. Dark blue boards with a subtle line pattern and light blue Forgotten Realms / Windwalker / Elaine Cunningham / Starlight and Shadow 3 / Wizards of the Coast lettering on the spine. Boards are completely flawless, clean, square, and firm.
○ Text Block: Like New condition. Pages are bright white, crisp, and immaculate.
○ Internal: Clean Wizards of the Coast cream marble pastedowns and endpapers. No library stamps, remainder marks, or previous owner names.
Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing
This is a preserved collector asset that respects forensic honesty. You are paying for verified quality and professional curation:
○ Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, thoroughly checking number lines and publisher markers to guarantee exactly which printing you are receiving.
○ The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
○ Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of the surface characteristics and structural integrity, ensuring you know exactly what is in your collection.
○ Transparent Pricing & True Shipping: I charge exactly what the post costs me. The listing price reflects the honest market value of a flawless, unread, fully verified first printing.
○ 360° Video Display & Comprehensive Photography: Please see all pictures and the included video to know exactly what you are getting. I utilize a rotating display platform to provide a full 20-second 360-degree rotation of the actual book.
Buyer Inquiries
○ Questions: If you have any questions about this listing or need to see additional details, please reach out. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Shipping & Handling
○ Your book will be shipped with protective padding in a safely padded box. I ship within 1-2 business days.
○ Service: USPS Media Mail
○ Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping if you are looking to acquire multiple items from the archive. Just send me a direct message before checking out so I can sort the rates for you.
Physical Dimensions (Book Only)
○ Height: 9.50 in
○ Length: 6.25 in
○ Width: 1.25 in
○ Weight: 1.50 lb
