The Illyrian Adventure, cover of the Dell, 1987 edition (the Dutton 1986 cover is not yet photographed)Dell, 1987 cover

Cover of the Dell, 1987 edition of this book. The Dutton 1986 jacket has not been photographed yet.

First edition Hardback

The Illyrian Adventure (1986)

Publisher Dutton Year 1986 ISBN 9780525442509
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Quick answer

Who published The Illyrian Adventure first edition?
Dutton, New York, in 1986, in hardback.
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Who published The Illyrian Adventure first edition?

Dutton, New York, in 1986, in hardback.