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The Shadow Of The Torturer: Available Copies

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The Shadow of the Torturer (The Book of the New Sun, Vol. 1)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671463984
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst) (South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $16.00
    Shipping: $5.99
    TOTAL Cost: $21.99

1980; glossy illustrated paper covers; wear and discoloration around edges; corners are scuffed; back cover is missing corner by UPC. 12mo, 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 262 pages.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (The Book of the New Sun Book One)
    by WOLFE, GENE (1931-2019)

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Timescape / Pocket Books Pub., New York, NY, USA. (1981)


    Seller: Comic World (Steinbach, MB, Canada)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $16.00
    Shipping: $6.95
    TOTAL Cost: $22.95

5/1981; 1st Edition by Publisher; 262 Pages; Creasing to covers, >> This is a reading copy. Cover creasing & scuffing; spine slant. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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Shadow & Claw : The Shadow of the Torturer / The Claw of the Conciliator
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9781250827043
    Publisher: Tor Books (2021)


    Seller: GreatBookPrices (Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $20.90
    Shipping: $2.64
    TOTAL Cost: $23.54

Unread book in perfect condition.

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Shadow & Claw : The Shadow of the Torturer / The Claw of the Conciliator
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9781250827043
    Publisher: Tor Books (2021)


    Seller: GreatBookPrices (Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $21.00
    Shipping: $2.64
    TOTAL Cost: $23.64

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: Chris Korczak, Bookseller, IOBA (Easthampton, MA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $20.01
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $24.00

Bottom edge is a little worn. Great reader. We try to note every flaw we can find, and we are quite picky, so buy with confidence! 100% guaranteed!

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The Shadow of the Torturer (Book of the New Sun, Vol. 1)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671540661
    Publisher: Pocket (1984)


    Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $28.32
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $28.32

Book may contain some writing, highlighting, and or cover damage. Shipped fast and reliably!

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: Books Unplugged (Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $38.97
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $38.97

Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Inc. (State College, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $33.99
    Shipping: $4.99
    TOTAL Cost: $38.98

Mild general wear. Pages clean. Binding sound. Mild shelf wear.

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Timescape Books (1981)


    Seller: Robinson Street Books, IOBA (Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $32.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $39.00

Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES Science fictionVERY GOOD OR BETTER COPY FEW CREASES, CLEAN PAGES, VERY GOOD STURDY READING COPY

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: Tin Can Mailman, Arcata (Arcata, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $35.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $40.00

Gently worn copy. Spine is creased. Inside there are two stamps from a bookshop in Florida, and on the top of the book block from the same place. Text is clean and unmarked.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (The Book of the New Sun, Vol. 1)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671463984
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: Books Unplugged (Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $40.54
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $40.54

Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within

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Shadow of the Torturer; Volume One of the Book of the New Sun
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Pocket Books, New York (1981)


    Seller: Bauer Rare Books (San Diego, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $35.00
    Shipping: $6.50
    TOTAL Cost: $41.50

16mo. 262 pp. Softcover, pictorial wraps, upper corner creased, oveerall very good condition. (56116). First Timescape Books printing.

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The Shadow Of The Torturer: Volume 1 of the New Sun
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099263203
    Publisher: Arrow, England (1983)


    Seller: Caerwen Books (Forrestfield, WA, Australia)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $29.56
    Shipping: $14.29
    TOTAL Cost: $43.85

Spine is creased , dealer stamp to title page, spotting to compressed page edges. Original cover version.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (Timescape)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671450700
    Publisher: Pocket January 1982 (1982)


    Seller: R Bookmark (Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $40.00
    Shipping: $5.25
    TOTAL Cost: $45.25

Slight shelf wear on the cover. Name of previous bookseller on stamp inside cover.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (The Book of the New Sun, Vol. 1)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671463984
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: Wizard Books (Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $43.33
    Shipping: $3.50
    TOTAL Cost: $46.83

Used

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Shadow & Claw : The Shadow of the Torturer / The Claw of the Conciliator
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9781250827043
    Publisher: Tor Books (2021)


    Seller: GreatBookPricesUK (Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom)
    New Book
    Book Price: $29.06
    Shipping: $18.93
    TOTAL Cost: $47.99

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $48.98
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $48.98

Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: Books Unplugged (Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $48.99
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $48.99

Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket Books (1981)


    Seller: Twice Sold Tales, Capitol Hill (Seattle, WA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $45.00
    Shipping: $4.00
    TOTAL Cost: $49.00

Mass market paperback. Light creasing and small stain to spine, else light wear; interior clean and toned.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (Timescape)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671450700
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: Chris Korczak, Bookseller, IOBA (Easthampton, MA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $45.55
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $49.54

Very mild shelfwear. We try to note every flaw we can find, and we are quite picky, so buy with confidence! 100% guaranteed!

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Shadow & Claw: The Shadow of the Torturer / the Claw of the Conciliator
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9781250827043
    Publisher: Tor Books (2021)


    Seller: Revaluation Books (Exeter, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $39.59
    Shipping: $12.62
    TOTAL Cost: $52.21

528 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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Shadow & Claw : The Shadow of the Torturer / The Claw of the Conciliator
    by Wolfe, Gene

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9781250827043
    Publisher: Tor Books (2021)


    Seller: GreatBookPricesUK (Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $34.18
    Shipping: $18.93
    TOTAL Cost: $53.11

Unread book in perfect condition.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (Timescape)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671450700
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $54.97
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $54.97

Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (Timescape)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671450700
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: Half Moon Books (Kingston, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $55.00
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $55.00

Covers show some rubbing, scuffign and edge wear as well as some creasing. Pages are lightly browned/yellowed from age.

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Shadow & Claw : The First Half of the Book of the New Sun : The Shadow of the Torturer/the Claw of the Conciliator
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780312890179
    Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC (1994)


    Seller: Book Hound (NZ) (Wellington, New Zealand)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $10.49
    Shipping: $45.00
    TOTAL Cost: $55.49

"A major work of twentieth-century American literature.Wolfe creates a truly alien social order that the reader comes to experience from within.once into it, there is no stopping." ---The New York Times on The Book of the New Sun Gene Wolfe has been called the finest writer the science fiction world has yet produced by the Washington Post. THE BOOK OF THE NEW SUN is unanimously acclaimed as Wolfe's most remarkable work, hailed as "a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis" by Publishers Weekly and "one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century" by the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. The Shadow of the Torturer is the first volume in this four-volume epic, the tale of young Severian, an apprentice to the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession- showing mercy toward his victim. The Claw of the Conciliator continues the saga of Severian, banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to discover the awesome power of an ancient relic and learn the truth about his hidden destiny. "A masterpiece.the best science fiction I've read in years!" --Ursula K. Le Guin This new Tor Essentials edition of Shadow & Claw contains a new introduction by historian and novelist Ada Palmer, author of the award-winning Too Like the Lightning.

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket Books (1981)


    Seller: Volunteer Paperbacks (Battle Creek, MI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $50.00
    Shipping: $5.55
    TOTAL Cost: $55.55

With a full number line. Volume Two in The Book of the New Sun. Very light wear along the edges of the wraps with a couple of small color flakes from the top edge of the front cover.

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: Wizard Books (Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $53.36
    Shipping: $3.50
    TOTAL Cost: $56.86

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The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671828257
    Publisher: Pocket (1981)


    Seller: GoldenDragon (Houston, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $56.95
    Shipping: $3.25
    TOTAL Cost: $60.20

Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment

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The Shadow of the Torturer (Timescape)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671450700
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $60.74
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $60.74

Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.

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The Shadow of the Torturer (Timescape)
    by Gene Wolfe

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671450700
    Publisher: Pocket (1982)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $67.44
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $67.44

Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.

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