The Star King
by Vance, Jack
Star King (also published as The Star King) is a science fiction novel by American writer Jack Vance, the first in his Demon Princes series. It tells the story of a young man, Kirth Gersen, who sets out to track down and revenge himself upon the first of the Demon Princes, the five arch-criminals who massacred or enslaved nearly all the inhabitants of his colony world when he was a child.
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The Star King
by Jack Vance
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1964
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- Softcover / Wraps
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Los Angeles , California, USA
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A$21.39
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[JOHN HOLBROOK VANCE]. THE STAR KING. Berkley Medallion, New York, 1964. Berkley # F905 with the original price of 50 cents on the front cover. First Edition. First printing. True first edition in book form. Condition: Very Good. Appears unread, creases to covers, edge wear, pages are clean and binding tight. First appearance of the entire novel "The Star King"… Read more about this item Item Price
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Star King
by Vance, Jack
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- Used - First edition, PBO, Paperback, Good,
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- 1964
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Shingletown, California, USA
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A$4.60
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New York: Berkley, 1964. First edition, PBO, Paperback, Good,. Richard Powers. New York: Berkley:, 1964. First edition, PBO, Paperback, Good, 158 pp.<br/> Cover artwork by: Richard Powers Berkley F905. Item Price
A$4.60
Star King
by Vance, Jack
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- Used
- Published
- 1968
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- Paperback.
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Lancaster, Lancashire, GBR
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A$1.54
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Panther , 1968 . Paperback. . Paperback. The picture on this listing page is of the actual book for sale. Good+ paperback (light edgewear, pages age-toned, contents clean and unmarked). Item Price
A$1.54
The Star King
by Vance, Jack
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- Used
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- First Edition
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- 1964
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- Paperback
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Schenectady, New York, USA
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A$27.60
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New York: Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1964. First Edition. Paperback. Berkley Medallion F905. Tiny bookplate to the verso of the front cover, light toning to edges. A very good copy. ; Small octavo.
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A$27.60
StarKing
by VANCE, Jack
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Hardcover Edition
- Published
- 1966
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- Hardcover
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- 1
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Asheville, North Carolina, USA
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A$76.66
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London: Dennis Dobson, 1966. First Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Octavo. 5.5 x 8.25 in. 158 pp. Near fine in original black paper-covered boards and near fine pictorial, price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Weaver. Item Price
A$76.66
Starking: Signed
by Vance, Jack
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- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1ST
- Published
- 1964
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- Hardcover
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CARSON CITY, Nevada, USA
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A$268.31
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England: Dobson Science Fiction, 1964. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A - British - First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, No Real Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition.… Read more about this item Item Price
A$268.31
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STAR KING [THE FIRST OF THE DEMON PRINCES NOVELS]
by Vance, Jack [cover art by Gino D'Achille]
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Thus
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780879974022
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- 1
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North Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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A$18.09
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New York: DAW Books Inc [1978]. Good. 1978. First Thus. Mass Market Paperback. 0879974028 . First printing thus. 160 pages. Good to copy [spine cocked and creased, cover creasing, cheap paper tanning]. . Item Price
A$18.09
Star King
by Vance, Jack (cover art by Bob Haberfield)
- Condition
- As New
- Published
- 1973
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780583121026
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- 1
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Kellerberrin, Western Australia, AUS
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A$30.66
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London: London: Mayflower Books 1973 First Mayflower Paperback Printing ISBN 0-583-12102-0, 1973 Very Fine. Just a trace of edgewear, otherwise a pristine copy, As New throughout. Cover art by Bob Haberfield. Item Price
A$30.66
Star King : Signed
by Vance, Jack
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- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- 1ST
- Published
- 1966
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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CARSON CITY, Nevada, USA
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A$268.31
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Great Britain: Dobson Science Fiction, 1966. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A British First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good Plus Condition. Boards Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Reading Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not… Read more about this item Item Price
A$268.31
Star King: Signed
by Vance, Jack
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- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1981
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- 1
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CARSON CITY, Nevada, USA
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A$344.89
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U.S.A.: Underwood-Miller, 1981. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, No Real Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. . Item Price
A$344.89
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STAR KING [THE FIRST OF THE DEMON PRINCES NOVELS]
by Vance, Jack [cover art by Gino D'Achille]
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- First Thus
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780879974022
- Quantity Available
- 1
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North Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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A$18.09
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New York: DAW Books Inc [1978]. Fair. 1978. First Thus. Mass Market Paperback. 0879974028 . First printing thus. 160 pages. Ex-library copy [usual flaws plus tearing/chipping to the spine heel front corner and a price to the first page]. Offered as a reading/filler copy only. . Item Price
A$18.09
STAR KING
by Vance, Jack
- Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First hardcover edition, first printing
- Published
- 1966
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- 1
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Talent, Oregon, USA
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A$130.32
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London: Dennis Dobson Books, Inc., 1966. First hardcover edition, first printing . Hardcover. Fine in near fine, bright dust jacket with light edge toning and tiny 1/8th inch tear.
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A$130.32
STAR KING
by Vance, Jack
- Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First hardcover edition, first printing
- Published
- 1966
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- Hardcover
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Talent, Oregon, USA
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A$145.65
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London: Dennis Dobson Books, Inc., 1966. First hardcover edition, first printing . Hardcover. Fine in near fine, bright dust jacket.
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A$145.65
The Star King (Demon Prince I) - Signed Limited Edition
by Vance, Jack
- Condition
- Like New
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1981
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- 1
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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A$383.30
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Underwood/Miller, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Signed. First American hardcover edition. #136 of 175 signed, numbered, limited edition copies. Signed by Vance at the limitation page. Boards very good to near fine with bumped spine head, lightly bumped spine foot. No jacket, as issued. Spine square. Binding sound. Interior clean and bright, text free of markings.… Read more about this item Item Price
A$383.30
Star King
by Jack Vance
- Condition
- Used - Good/Good
- Published
- 1966
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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A$41.69
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Dennis Dobson, 1966. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1966. First Edition Thus. 158 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward… Read more about this item Item Price
A$41.69
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Star King: 1st in the 'Demon Princes' series of Books
by Vance, Jack (Pseudonym of John Holbrook Vance)
- Condition
- Used - Very Good to Fine
- Edition
- First Edition By This Publisher.
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780879974022
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Steinbach, Manitoba, CAN
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A$59.79
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Canada: DAW Books - Donald A. Wollheim, 1978. Book. Illus. by Gino D'Achille Painted cover!. Very Good to Fine. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 160 pages "A murderer from the frontier of infinity. Star Kings. A race of aliens who disguise themselves as humans. Their only goal is Power, and they… Read more about this item Item Price
A$59.79
THE STAR KING
by Vance, Jack
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Printing - First Thus
- Published
- 1964
- Binding
- Paperback
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Burlington, Ontario, CAN
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A$12.19
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New York: Berkley Books, 1964. Book. Illus. by Richard Powers;. Very Good. Soft cover. First Printing - First Thus. 158 pp. Berkley Book F905. Light edge and corner wear with a faintly creased spine; previous owner's name inside. Cover art by Richard Powers.. Item Price
A$12.19
Star King (The Demon Princes, Book 1)
by Jack Vance
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- Used - Collectible - Good
- ISBN
- 9780879974022
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- 1
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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A$20.12
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DAW Books. Collectible - Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Good. Book #1. Rubbed and scuffed on page edges. Stained on page edges. Shelf worn. Shelf cocked. (science fiction, space, revenge) Item Price
A$20.12
Star King
by Vance, Jack
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1968
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780586024768
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Forrestfield, Western Australia, AUS
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A$8.00
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England: Panther, 1968. Book. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. Spine uncreased.1st paperback printing. Where possible small books will have postage reduced. Item Price
A$8.00
Star King
by Vance, Jack
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 3rd DAW Printing
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780879974022
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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A$30.59
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New York: Daw Books, Inc., 1978. UE1402. Third DAW printing. A beautiful copy of this first installment in the famed Demon Princes cycle. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Soft cover wraps show no wear at all. Spine is uncreased. A beautiful copy in a protective sleeve.. 3rd DAW Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Gino D'Achille… Read more about this item Item Price
A$30.59
