Dragonlance The Anvil of Time Volumes 1 to 4 Paperback Set

Dragonlance The Anvil of Time Volumes 1 to 4 is a complete four book mass market paperback set published by Wizards of the Coast in 2008 and 2009, with books by Cam Banks, Dan Willis, Lucien Soulban, and Paul B. Thompson.

You get all four numbered volumes together: The Sellsword, The Survivors, Renegade Wizards, and The Forest King. 

Details

• Item: Four book Dragonlance fantasy paperback set
• Title: Tracy Hickman Presents The Anvil of Time, Volumes One through Four
• Author: Volume One, Cam Banks. Volume Two, Dan Willis. Volume Three, Lucien Soulban. Volume Four, Paul B. Thompson
• Illustrator: not confirmed from photos
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Publication Year: Volume One 2008. Volume Two 2008. Volume Three 2009. Volume Four 2009
• Edition and Printing: Volume One is identified by its ISBN edition record as a first edition, first printing. Printing statements for Volumes Two through Four are not confirmed from photos
• Format and Binding: Mass market paperbacks
• Dust Jacket: Not applicable
• Pages: Volume One 309 pages. Volume Two 312 pages. Volume Three 312 pages. Volume Four 309 pages
• Genre: Fantasy fiction, Dragonlance
• Language: English
• ISBN: Volume One 9780786947225. Volume Two 9780786947232. Volume Three 9780786950652. Volume Four 9780786951239
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 4 x 1 inches each

Condition Grade: Fair

Positives

• Graded Fair: This is a complete four volume reading set with sound, usable interiors, but noticeable cover wear and a substantial taped repair to Volume Four.
• Volume One has clean, easy to read pages and remains a solid reading copy.
• Volume Two has clean, easy to read pages.
• Volume Three remains easy to read despite minor waviness to the pages.
• All four matching numbered volumes are present, so you do not need to locate the books separately.

Issues / Wear

• All four covers show rubbing, edge wear, and handling marks from previous reading and shelving.
• Volume Two has a small rip along the top of the front cover.
• Volume Three has minor waviness through the pages.
• Volume Four has a large tear across the lower portion of the front cover. A previous owner repaired the torn area with clear tape, and the repair is plainly visible.
• Volume Four also shows substantial creasing and edge wear around the repaired area.
• The page edges show age toning consistent with these 2008 to 2009 paperbacks.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

The Anvil of Time was issued as a four volume Dragonlance series under Tracy Hickman's presenting credit, with a different author carrying each story.

A complete numbered run suits the Dragonlance reader who would rather have the whole series together than search for each volume separately.

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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.

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