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Conde Nast Publications, USA, 1977. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Magazine Magazine. 178 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Conde Nast Publications, USA, 1977. First Edition. Item Type: Magazine. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This volume contains the first appearance of Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game" in novellete form, eight years before it's first publication as a novel. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Inventory No: 13090231..
The Preserving Machine by Dick, Philip K - 1969.
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The Preserving Machine
by Dick, Philip K
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New York. Ace Books. 1969. Cloth covered boards in original dustwrapper. 8vo. Book Club Edition. Signed boldly in black ink by Dick to Front Free Endsheet. A collection of earlier stories by Dick and publishedby Ace Books as part of their "Ace Science Fiction Specials series". The stories had originally appeared in the magazinesFantasy and Science Fiction, Galaxy Science Fiction, BeyondFantasy Fiction, If, Amazing Stories, Planet Stories, Worlds ofTomorrow, Imagination and Satellite. A Fine copy in a Very Good dustwrapper.
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- Publisher Ace Books.
- Place of Publication New York.
- Date Published 1969.
- Size 8vo.
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Analog Science Fiction Science Fact August 1977 [Ender's Game]: Vol. XCVII, No. 8
by Various
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Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
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Between Planets
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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Las Vegas , Nevada, United States
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1951 First printing of the first edition, with Scribner's 'A' on the copyright page, in first issue dust jacket with the 2.50 price on front flap, 222pp. Offsetting to endpapers, faint toning to spine and endpapers, a few pages faintly creased, and a few small stains to interior, else book in fine condition; dust jacket with toning to spine, folds, and inside flaps, light rubbing to folds, and moderate edge wear to spine ends and corners, else fine.
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A case of conscience
by James Blish
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Stockholm, Sweden
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A Case of Conscience - James Blish (UK 1st Edition 2nd Impression 1959 Hardcover w/ DJ) Science Fiction Religious Alien Race Copyright 1958, published in 1959 by Faber and Faber Limited (London). Stated 'Second impression May mcmlix' on the copyright page.
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Glory Road
by Robert A. Heinlein
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Stockholm, Sweden
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Putnam, 1963 First Edition, First Printing. A spectacular dustjacket that is rich in color with slight wear to the edges. The book is bound in the publisher's black cloth and is in excellent condition. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp.
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Conquest of Space, The
by Ley, Willy
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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A nice copy in a price-clipped jacket with minor wear at the spine. Inscribed by Ley to Nathan Weinberg, dated Sept 1 1949 (book publication is listed as Sept 1949 on verso of title page). No mention of later printings, as was standard for Viking first printings of this period. Tissue inserts present protecting the color endpaper illustrations. Jacket in mylar protector. Very uncommon signed, particularly in the month of publication.
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The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology (Signed By John W Campbell)
by Campbell, John (ed.)
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Pasadena, California, United States
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1952. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine. Fe Near Fine In Complete, Near Fine Dj Priced $3.95, With Just A Trace Of Edge Wear, Small Clear Tape Reinforcement At Bottom Of Spine. Nice "Best Wishes" And Full Signature Of Campbell On First Free Endpaper. Per Wikipedia, John Wood Campbell Jr. (1910 - 1971) Was An American Science Fiction Writer And Editor. He Was Editor Of Astounding Science Fiction (Later Called Analog Science Fiction And Fact) From Late 1937 Until His Death And Was Part Of The Golden Age Of Science Fiction. Campbell Wrote Super-Science Space Opera Under His Own Name And Stories Under His Primary Pseudonym, Don A. Stuart. Campbell Also Used The Pen Names Karl Van Kampen And Arthur Mccann. His Novella Who Goes There? Was Adapted As The Films The Thing From Another World (1951), The Thing (1982), And The Thing (2011). It Is As Editor Of Astounding Science Fiction From Late 1937 Until His Death For Which Campbell Is Primarily…
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The universe maker ; and, The proxy intelligence: Science fiction
by Alfred Elton Van Vogt
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- 9780283983191 / 0283983191
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Pasadena, California, United States
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London: Sidgwick and Jackson, 1976. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 196 Pp. Blue Boards Stamped In Silver. First Uk Edition, And First Hardcover Edition. Very Scarce, This Was Mainly A Softcover Issue With A Few Hardcovers For The Author And A Token Market Distribution. Near Fine In Near Fine Dust Jacket. One Of The Author's Own Copies, Generically Inscribed For A Friend, Neighbor And Long Time Sf Fan, By The Author And Dated July, 1989.
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A Crystal Age
by Hudson, W. H.
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1887. First Edition. Very Good. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's black cloth stamped in red, with gilt lettering on spine; publisher's monogram on rear cover, bound without ads. Very Good. Lean to binding. Cloth lightly rubbed, offsetting to endsheets. A late Victorian-era science fiction novel, written by W. H. Hudson and published anonymously. Scarce.
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Double Star
by Robert A. Heinlein
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San Rafael, California, United States
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This is the rare, first edition of Heinlein's Hugo Award winning novel, Double Star, with "First Edition" stated on the copyright page and first issue points including the title, "The Long Tomorrow", printed on the back panel that was changed in later printings. The book is in near perfect condition with just 2-3 front endpaper pages having been creased when they were folded up when the book was closed. Otherwise, no stains, scuffs, or tears. Hinges are like new. Spine titles are bright and not faded. Pages are bright and clean. No internal markings. Dust jacket has some soiling, minor chipping and creasing to edges and spine foot and head. Two small holes on the spine just above the author's name do not obscure any of the lettering. Protected in Mylar jacket.All proceeds benefit The Friends of the San Anselmo Library. No expedited shipping outside of the United States.
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The Making of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
by Stanley Kubrick, Christiane Kubrick, Piers Bizony, Brian Sanders
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Collector's Edition limited to 1,500 copies, of which this is number 808. Signed to limitation page by Christiane Kubrick. Four volume book set, of which two are wrapped in the publisher's shrink wrap, and the other two black cloth volumes are housed in a slipcase. Despite minor wear to the box (see image), it is a nice clean set having never been read. Please expect the possibility of additional postage as this is a larger box.
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Preserving Machine, The
by Dick, Philip K
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Ace, 1969. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Preserving Machine, The
by Dick, Philip K
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Ace, 1969. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Preserving Machine, The
by Philip K. Dick
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Skokie, Illinois, United States
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UsedAcceptable. 1969 Book Club hardcover ed. Water damaged/stained inner dj. Worn bind & sun faded/foxed. Minor inscribing, however, text is mostly clean & readable.
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Preserving Machine
by Dick, Philip K
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Ace Books, 1969. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Preserving Machine
by Dick, Philip K
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Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Ace, 1969 Book. Good. Mass Market Paperback. Wrinkled spine, top corners creased, minor edge wear, one thumb crease on the front and rear wraps each., pages tanning. Solid binding, text clean..
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THE PRESERVING MACHINE
by Dick, Philip K
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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New York: Ace Publishing, 1969. Paperback. Shelfwear, creasing and cocking to spine; some splitting at the bottom front spine edge. Good. 12mo. 317pp. Cover art by Diane and Leo Dillon. 67800.
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Preserving Machine, The
by Philip K. Dick
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tontitown, Arkansas, United States
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Ace, 1969-01-01. hardcover. Ships same or next business day . 9x5x1.
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The Preserving Machine
by Philip K. Dick
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Simi Valley, California, United States
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A$23.24
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Ace Books Inc., 1969. Hardcover. Very Good. . Presumed Book Club Edition- no price at top inner flap, bottom inner flap clipped. Some rubbing/fading to jacket, in mylar, still bright and clean. Pages/boards clean, binding sturdy.
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The Preserving Machine
by Philip K. Dick
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Simi Valley, California, United States
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A$27.89
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Ace Books, 1969. mass market. Good. . Cover and edges shows shelf wear. Pages shows minor tanning.
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The Preserving Machine
by DICK, Philip K
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States
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New York: Ace Pub. Corp, 1969. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. About very good in wrappers; Shows slight scuffing/bumping, foxing, name stamped on end pg. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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The Centaur
by Updike, John
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Alliance, Ohio, United States
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NY: Crest Books. F. 1964. 1st Printing. Paperback. Crest Book #R682, 1964. Stated first Crest printing. Fine condition. R ubs at the head of the spine. .
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Human Nature: New Doctor Who Adventures
by Cornell, Paul
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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A$38.74
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A respectable used copy of one of the most-liked New Adventures -- slight rubbing, slight edge wear. See the photos, and ask if you need more info.
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The Brick Moon : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham
by Hale, Edward Everett
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Williamsville, New York, United States
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Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Fine with no dust jacket. 1971. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. The Near Fine slipcase has a faint mark at the tail of the spine edge. ; Early science fiction that imagines a human colonized brick and mortar satellite moon of the Earth. Satirical subtext throughout, based on personalities and society in Boston, MA. Originally serialized in The Atlantic in 1869 and 1870. Copy 712 of a limited edition of 1,950. Signed by the illustrator. Seventeen woodcuts printed in brown, directly from the blocks, by Michael McCurdy, prolific illustrator and founder of the Penmaen Press. Printed by Spiral Press on fine paper. Half dark linen with gilt image of a telescope, the remainder natural linen on boards. This is the later binding, the first being in quarter brown linen, no image, the remainder natural. Slipcase is clean, with sharp corners, and a clean, woodcut illustrated, title label that wraps around the spine edge. Signed by the illustrator. A clean…
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK
by Gerrold, David
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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New York: Ballantine Books, 1973. Mass market paperback. 276 pages + 64 pages of photographs. First printing of this paperback original. An inside picture of the 3 worlds of Star Trek: 1) Gene Roddenberry" conception of the TV series; 2) the show itself--writers, stars and technicians; and 3) the world of the fans who kept the series alive after NBC cancelled it. The book is clean and bright, with just a hint of edgewear; a couple of reading crease on the spine, but still square and tightly bound. Bookstore stamp at top of page facing the front cover.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
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Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST
by RAY BRADBURY
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PASADENA, California, United States
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A$46.40
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A FINE FIRST EDITION IN DUST JACKET. SIGNED BY MR. BRADBURY ON TITLE PAGE.
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A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth
by Verne, Jules
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- Book Club Edition
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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Jules Verne: Jules A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 1959 Dodd, Mead Science Fiction Book Club Edition. Special introduction by Arthur C. Clarke. USED. VG/G original red, black and white Jean Morton dust jacket. Spine of jacket is skinned by price label removal. Beige boards, red topstain, 226 pages, binding is tight. Plot summary:" In Jules Verne's JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a geology professor, Otto Lindenbrock, and his nephew Axel discover and decode an ancient document that purports to show that a dormant volcano holds a secret entrance to a series of caverns leading to a subterranean world at the earth's center. In the name of scientific discovery, they follow the instructions and undertake a hazardous journey deep within the earth..."
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY
by RAY BRADBURY
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PASADENA, California, United States
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Signed by the author, Ray Bradbury. The later printing of this edition which contains a new introduction written by Ray Bradbury specifically for this edition. As new in dust jacket. remainder mark
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The Book of Philip Jose Farmer
by Philip Jose Farmer
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- first
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Fine
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- First Thus. First Printing
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- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780705700672 / 0705700674
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Rock Island, Illinois, United States
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A$60.43
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SIGNED. First Hardcover Edition. First Printing. Elmfield Press/ London (1976). Wraparound jacket art by Josh Kirby. Very near fine, full cloth hardcover with fine, as new jacket. Spine head and heel edges very lightly pushed and two mildly bumped corners. Jacket is quite fine, as new, and bright in fresh, removable mylar sleeve. Signed (signature only) by Farmer on first blank page. Boxed for swift shipping. 11-b
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Silent Interviews: On Language, Race, Sex, Science Fiction, and Some Comics―A Collection of Written Interviews
by Samuel Delany
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- as new
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- first
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- As New
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- First Edition. First Printing
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- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780819552761 / 0819552763
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Rock Island, Illinois, United States
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A$65.07
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First Edition. First Printing. Wesleyan (1994). Fine, as new, black full cloth hardcover, with vivid silver lettering. No jacket was issued by publisher. A fresh, sharp copy. Boxed for swift, safe shipping. 11(1b)
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The Sex Demon of Jangal
by Brent, Lynton Wright
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- first
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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A$64.63
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Hollywood, CA: Brentwood Publishing Co. / Crime-Adventure Series Book No. 101 1st Edition, 1964 ----------paperback. An erotic fantasy novel. Covers slightly rubbed, very modest shelfwear, a near fine copy.. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Illus. by The Author (front cover). Note: our prices on Biblio are the LOWEST of any of the sites on which we list our books.
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