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The Five Gold Bands: Available Copies

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Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: Daw Books (1980)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.99
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    TOTAL Cost: $5.99

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85

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Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: Daw Books (1980)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.99
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $5.99

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85

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Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: Daw Books (1980)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $5.99
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $5.99

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Redux Books (Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $6.53
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $6.53

APPEARS UNREAD. Paperback. Covers show minimal shelving wear, otherwise an UNBLEMISHED copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: HPB-Ruby (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $2.99
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $6.74

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Solr Books (Skokie, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $3.81
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $7.80

1980 1st Daw pbk printing. Noticeably scuffed/sun faded. Text is mostly clean readable.

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The Dragon Masters / The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace, New York (1972)


    Seller: W. R. Slater - Books (Grants Pass, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $8.00
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $8.00

Ace double no. 16640, reprint of earlier Ace edition vg+, (see pictures), More Ace doubles from my collection.

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THE FIVE GOLD BANDS
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW, NY (1980)


    Seller: Books from the Crypt (N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $3.50
    Shipping: $4.95
    TOTAL Cost: $8.45

1st printing, Feb. 1980; No. 374. Cover art by Gino D'Achille; frontis by Gaughan. Edge and corner wear; creasing; tanning; rubbing.

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The Dragon Masters / The Five Gold Bands (Ace Double F 185)
    by Jack Vance

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace January 1963 (1963)


    Seller: Firefly Bookstore (Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $2.99
    Shipping: $5.50
    TOTAL Cost: $8.49

Front and back covers have wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with edge or corner wear. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Books From California (Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $5.16
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $9.15

First Edition. 1st printing with full number line. Minimal wear and creases. Pages are tanned but clean.

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The Dragon Masters / The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books, Inc, New York, NY (1972)


    Seller: Lazy S Books (Austin, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $3.00
    Shipping: $6.50
    TOTAL Cost: $9.50

Ace Double 16640. Sci-Fi. Moderate to heavy (in spots) edge and overall wear. Insect nibbling along the top & bottom of the covers. Lower right corner chip on The Five Gold Bands. A good to very good copy.

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Nelson Freck (Rockville, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $4.75
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $9.75

Paperback reissue. Fine.

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Nelson Freck (Rockville, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $4.75
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $9.75

The First DAW paperback printing. #374. Fine

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack. (pseudonym John Holbrook Vance)

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW Books, Canada (1980)


    Seller: Comic World (Steinbach, MB, Canada)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $2.99
    Shipping: $6.95
    TOTAL Cost: $9.94

160 pages. >> Cover creasing. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Best and Fastest Books (Wantage, NJ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $6.00
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $9.99

Mild tanned.nice cover art. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.

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the dragon masters / the five gold bands
    by jack vance

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ace, new york (1962)


    Seller: broken wing books (blaine, MN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $6.00
    Shipping: $4.00
    TOTAL Cost: $10.00

Ace double, appears unread, covers have creases.

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The Dragon Masters & The Five Gold Bands
    by Jack Vance

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books, Inc., New York (1962)


    Seller: Prairie Creek Books LLC. (Torrington, WY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $10.00

G/none, used, 102pp and 122pp in each story. Interior clean, no marks except former owners initials on the ffep of the dragon masters side., Pages toning, binding tight. Shelf rubbing to wraps, no chips or tears, paper at the corners slightly rubbed.

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The Dragon Masters with The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books, NY (1962)


    Seller: Valley Books (AMHERST, MA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $5.85
    Shipping: $4.95
    TOTAL Cost: $10.80

Ace Double, The Dragon Masters is a Paperback Original. 102 and 122pp. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Light general wear, small worm trench at lower corner of first 60 pages of The Dragon Masters. Photos on request. Size: Massmarket

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780887331596
    Publisher: Underwood Books (1993)


    Seller: More Than Words (Waltham, MA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.18
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $11.17

. Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping.

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The Five Gold Bands / The Dragon Masters (Ace Double, F-185)
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books (1962)


    Seller: Books From California (Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.21
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $11.20

First Edition. First Edition / First Printing as identified with "1" in the full number line.

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DRAGON MASTERS and FIVE GOLD BANDS
    by VANCE, JACK

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ace double, (1963)


    Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS (webster, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $6.45
    TOTAL Cost: $11.45

F-185, good, many creases science fiction, paperback,

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Jack Vance

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Fleur Fine Books (Port Neches, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $6.95
    Shipping: $6.55
    TOTAL Cost: $13.50

DAW. Used; Very Good. DAW 1980 MMP. Text is clean and unmarked. Covers have light wear. Spine is uncreased. Book Condition: Very Good . 1980. MASS MARKET PAPERBACK.

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The Languages of Pao & The Dragon Masters/The Five Gold Bands
    by Jack Vance

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books ()


    Seller: For the Love of Used Books (Bristol, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $9.00
    Shipping: $4.90
    TOTAL Cost: $13.90

2 Vintage Paperbacks by Jack Vance! 1. "The Languages of Pao" by Jack Vance. Published in 1958. 2. Books in One! "The Dragon Master" and "The Five God Bands" by Jack Vance. Published in 1962. You flip the book over to read the second story. Books are in Fair condition - reading copies. There is wear/tear/creases on covers. Spine creases. Pao has a lean to the spine. Browning to the pages of both books. Still cool vintage editions! Your purchase supports a small business. We want you to love your book so customer service is important to us! All orders come with a FREE bookmark! Shop my Abebooks store and save on shipping!

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Jack Vance

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: BookManBookWoman Books (Nashville, TN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $8.95
    Shipping: $5.95
    TOTAL Cost: $14.90

NEAR FINE softcover book.Bright and tight and clean.Shelf 386

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THE FIVE GOLD BANDS/THE DRAGON MASTERS
    by Vance/Vance, Jack/Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace 1972 (1972)


    Seller: BRIAN MCMILLAN, BOOKS (Traer, IA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $10.00
    Shipping: $5.50
    TOTAL Cost: $15.50

Both Rpt.'s #16640. Ace Double. PB. VG. Light/light-mod. chipped readers creases don't detract. No marks; light spine slant at top.

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780583123068
    Publisher: Granada Publishing, Limited (1980)


    Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.67
    Shipping: $9.97
    TOTAL Cost: $15.64

Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Dragon Masters / The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441166497
    Publisher: Ace, New York; (1962)


    Seller: Ziesings (Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $12.00
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $15.75

New York;: Ace:, 1962. Paperback, Near Fine, 137 pp. Clean, straight and crease-free. Interior lightly toned at extremities.

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The Five Gold Bands / The Dragon Master
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace F-185, United States (1962)


    Seller: John Thompson (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $10.95
    TOTAL Cost: $15.95

Solid with some small thin creases on the covers.

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Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780887331596
    Publisher: Underwood Books (1993)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $15.95
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $15.95

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25

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The Five Gold Bands
    by Vance, Jack

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780879975180
    Publisher: DAW (1980)


    Seller: Irish Booksellers (Portland, ME, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $15.97
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $15.97

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