Declare

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Overview:

Title: Declare
Author: Tim Powers
Year: 2000
ISBN-10: 1892284790
Publisher: Subterranean Press
Price: $500.00
Pages: 544
Binding: Hardcover
Type: Novel
Title Reference: Declare
Notes: This is a signed, limited edition of 26 lettered publications; traycased, each with a Powers original illustration. (2013-05-29 source eBay listing 221233867156 that says "This is the true first edition of Declare. The numbered state (above left) was released first and consisted of 474 "…autographed and numbered copies fully bound in fine [light blue] cloth, with an illustrated autograph page, and dustjacket artwork by J.K. Potter." This edition carries the ISBN 1-892284-79-0 and was priced at $75.00.

There followed 26 deluxe lettered copies (above right), described thus by Subterranean Press in their marketing blurb – "…bound in leather and premium cloth, with a satin ribbon page marker. Each copy will be protected by a hand crafted tray case, which will house an original matted illustration by the author, making each copy truly one of a kind." When finally delivered, the book lacked the advertised satin ribbon page marker. These lettered editions were issued with a cover price of $500.00 and reportedly all 26 copies sold out within 48 hours!"