Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional 30th Anniversary Edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Edition stated, 1985 Houghton Mifflin. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with immaculate, cloth boards, strong silver title gilt on the straight spine and front board design, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, small bumps to each bottom edge , and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The faux bookplate on the first free end paper is blank. Both end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. The keepsake ornament is unopened in its original plastic sleeve. No CD-ROM, which only appeared in the 25th Anniversary Edition, Instead the front flap of the dust jacket contains the access code for a downloadable link to the Liam Neeson audio recording.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with a 1/4″ bump/crease on the bottom edge, mild surface wear, and the $19.99 price intact on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It has also become a favorite holiday movie and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.
This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those—of any age—who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer’s silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
