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Collector Features & Identification
○ Author: Elaine Cunningham
○ Book Series: Starlight and Shadows (Book 2: Tangled Webs) / Forgotten Realms
○ Cover Artist / Jacket Design: Fred Fields
○ Publisher & Year: TSR (April 1996)
○ Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
○ Edition: First Trade Edition / First Printing (Verified 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line)
○ ISBN: 0-7869-0516-6
○ Identification: This is a verified first printing of the second book in the Starlight and Shadows trilogy. The inner flap features the 8557 code, and the rear jacket shows the original $19.99 price. The book features the classic blue cloth binding with bright peach pastedowns.
○ Genre: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Dungeons & Dragons, Forgotten Realms
○ Topics: Liriel Baenre, Drow, Underdark, Fyodor, Skullport, Ruathym, Magic
○ Page Count: 314 pages
About the Books (Synopsis)
The thrilling continuation of the Starlight and Shadows trilogy. Liriel Baenre, the rebellious drow princess, and her berserker companion Fyodor leave the treacherous subterranean tunnels of Skullport and journey toward the surface. Their quest brings them to the sacred, wind-swept islands of Ruathym, where they must navigate ancient magic, deadly political maneuvering, and an impending war that threatens to destroy everything they seek to protect.
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 pristine, Like New condition, curated for a consistent aesthetic appearance and appearing entirely unread.
○ Dust Jackets: Like New condition. Flawless appearance and perfectly preserved under Mylar. Features the 8557 code on the inner flap and the original $19.99 price on the back.
○ Binding & Boards: Like New condition. The blue cloth boards are highly resistant, indicating the book is unread. Spines are completely uncracked and solid. There is extremely minor, superficial scuffing at the very bottom of the spine, but it remains structurally pristine.
○ Text Block: Like New condition. The text block is pristine white, crisp, and completely firm.
○ Internal: Clean peach 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 codes 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 structural conditions, 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 verified, unread, pristine 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 (Books Only)
○ Height: 8.50 in
○ Length: 5.75 in
○ Width: 1.00 in
○ Weight: 1.25 lb
