People of the Raven ARC Advance Proof 2004 Gear Pre-1st Ed SCARCE 1 Online

by W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O'Neal Gear

$160 · Offered by eBay

Offered here is an Advance Uncorrected Proof (ARC) of People of the Raven by Kathleen O’Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear, issued by Forge (Tom Doherty Associates), New York, with a noted publication date of September 2004. 🔹 Pre-First Edition / Priority Status This copy precedes the first edition and was produced exclusively for reviewers, media, and publishing industry insiders. It was not released for general retail sale in this form. These copies are routinely discarded after a book is published. Typically only a few hundred copies are sent out and most don't survive. This is a survivor. 🔹 Scarcity At the time of listing, this appears to be one (or the ONLY ONE) of the only copies currently available online, making it a harder-to-find example of this title in pre-publication state. 🔹 Textual Differences As an uncorrected proof, this edition may contain typographical errors, edits, or content variations that were changed prior to the final published version—one of the key reasons collectors seek out ARC copies. 🔹 Condition Notes (please review photos) Visible spotting/foxing and light staining on covers General wear consistent with age and handling Structurally sound binding Interior pages appear clean and readable No writing or markings observed This is a true pre-publication state from the “First North Americans” series—ideal for collectors of advance proofs, modern historical fiction, or publishing history. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to reach out w

• Publisher: Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom & Co
• Year: 2004
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780765381828
• Condition: Good

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