Hardcover Dune edition with green cloth binding
Description
I was at the Monroe Public Library cafe on Oak Street yesterday around 3pm, flipping through shelves, when I must have left my hardcover copy of Dune by Frank Herbert somewhere. It's a hardcover edition with a green cloth binding and a gold title on the spine, and the dust jacket is a little worn at the corners. Inside, there's a faded orange bookmark peeking out and a small map fragment from a past library display tucked between pages. This book means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandfather—and I'm really hoping someone picked it up and can return it. If you found it, I’m reachable at [email protected]; I can describe the spine wear and the bookmark to confirm.
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