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Collector Features & Identification
○ Author: Terry Brooks
○ Book Series: Legends of Shannara (Book 2)
○ Cover Artist / Jacket Design: Steve Stone
○ Publisher & Year: Del Rey / Ballantine Books (2011)
○ Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
○ Edition: Book Club Edition (BCE)
○ Identifiers: Back jacket code 1343585
○ Identification: Features deep black boards with a black quarter binding and gold spine lettering. Lettering indicates Terry Brooks, Legends of Shannara, The Measure of the Magic, Ballantine Books Del Rey. Back jacket features the 1343585 code.
○ Genre: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy
○ Topics: Sider Ament, Panterra Qu, Prue Liss, Tracker, Ragpickers, Elves, Shannara
○ Page Count: 400 pages
About the Books (Synopsis)
The thrilling conclusion to the Legends of Shannara duology. Following the events of Bearers of the Black Staff, Panterra Qu must learn to wield the black staff to protect the valley from an ancient evil and the dark magic of the Ragpicker. A critical continuation that bridges the post-apocalyptic era to the classic Shannara timeline.
Archival Preservation
○ Archival Sleeve: All hardcover dust jackets are protected by professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival covers to prevent edge wear, scuffing, and corner bumping.
○ Archival Backing: Jackets are 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 Like New condition, presenting a pristine, crisp, and unread aesthetic.
○ Dust Jackets: Like New condition. Flawless and perfectly preserved under Mylar with no visible wear.
○ Binding & Boards: Like New condition. Spines are uncracked and solid. The deep black boards and black quarter binding are clean, square, and firm with bright gold lettering. Boards are highly resistant, stiff, and unread.
○ Text Block: Like New condition. Pages are bright white, pristine, tight, perfectly crisp, and flat.
○ Internal: Clean paste-downs 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, publisher markers, and jacket codes 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 surface characteristics, 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 fully verified, pristine vintage Book Club Edition.
○ 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, staged with decorative miniature swords, to provide a full 20-second 360-degree rotation of the actual books.
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 books 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: 1.25 in
○ Weight: 1.2 lb
