Crystal Express, cover of the Century, 1990 edition (the Arkham House 1989 cover is not yet photographed)Century, 1990 cover

Cover of the Century, 1990 edition of this book. The Arkham House 1989 jacket has not been photographed yet.

First edition Hardback

Crystal Express (1989)

Publisher Arkham House Year 1989 ISBN 9780870541582 Illustrator Rick Lieder
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Quick answer

Who published the Crystal Express first edition?
Arkham House, Sauk City, Wis, in 1989, in hardback.
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1989

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Who published the Crystal Express first edition?

Arkham House, Sauk City, Wis, in 1989, in hardback.