JOHN HOWARD THE KEY TO CHINTAK 1ST/1ST SIGNED/NUMBERED Start Price GBP 800.00 Current Price GBP 800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 16, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 26, 2008 Location Cleveland See more about 'JOHN HOWARD THE KEY TO CHINTAK 1ST/1ST SIGNED/NUMBERED' Description CHOICE BOOKS Presents   THE KEY TO CHINTAK   BY   JOHN HOWARD   PUBLISHER: Anthony Rowe Publishing (2006)   *** ISBN 1-905200-06-4 ***     The book on offer is a   1st Edition/1st Printing   It is virtually impossible to find these 1st edition, 1st print, 1st state copies anywhere else and will surely only increase in value as demand increases. You cannot get these book in any shop. The rarity of these books is evident. Only I have a copy of this particular edition for sale.     John Howard's self-published trilogy, The Zamorian Chronicles, 'The Key to Chintak' being the first book in the series.   There are – as far as I am aware only 100 of this particular book available. They are particularly rare due to the fact that the Author has signed and NUMBERED the 100. The copy for sale in my shop are as follows: 86/100 These copies also comes with a bookmark, please see images. 1000 copies of this 1st edition, 1st print where produced and I have it on good authority that the majority were dedicated to children, over 800, infact!   Condition    This book is in brand new condition having never been read     **     SYNOPSIS   There can't be many twelve-year-old girls who can read from the blank pages of an ancient black book. A book that, since it was discovered buried by the sands of time in the Egyptian desert, has baffled archaeologists and scientists alike. But then Millie is no ordinary twelve-year-old girl and what she unearths buried in the pages of the two-thousand-year-old book leads her and her granddad on an adventure of true self discovery and wonder. A journey like none other ever undertaken — where they encounter most powerful and deadly forces with nothing more than courage and cunning - that is until the book helps Millie in a way she could never have imagined. Follow them on their quest as they battle their way around the globe in an attempt to solve the mysteries behind some of the ancient wonders of the world in search of their ultimate goal - The Key to Chintak. CLARIFICATION - PLEASE READ. The ISBN No. changed from 1905200064 to 1905200137 due to the book being resized - because that's what my target audience wanted! The text remained the same, as did the cover design, but the pages increased from 197 to 329.   1905200064 is no longer being printed. About 1000 in circulation. 100 dedicated to Martets Hospice. (This is the edition offered for sale here)    1905200137 about 4000 in circulation, but will be replaced with the 'Second edition - first impression' version on March 30th 2006.   Note: The second edition cover was put on the first edition imprint of 1905200137 for a promotion at Borders, Brighton. 200 copies only - one off print.   Note: All books, prior to 'Second edition - first impression', were Print on Demand. 'Second edition - first impression' is being printed (6000 copies) litho.         CHOICE BOOKS        I can send any other pictures of the books if required and answer any questions you might have – just ask.     Polite Notice   Please be aware that my aim of selling on E-bay is never to deceive and always be truthful when listing items. If for any reason you find that an item is not listed correctly and as you expected then after correspondence, I will refund costs associated with buying the item – postage will not be refunded.   Any questions regarding the item should be asked before you bid/buy as refunds for any other reason other than mentioned above will not be given.   I would appreciate that if you are in any way disappointed with your purchase that you contact me rather than entering negative feedback immediately – as you know this is important to the buyer aswell as the seller to maintain a 100% feedback score.     All books are covered in bubble-wrap before being shipped in a brand new re-useable book box. I take great pride in getting the item to the buyer in the best possible condition and feel this gives me that protection.   Thank you for looking and Happy bidding   Place a Bid!