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  Science-fiction & fantasy literature: a critical list with discussions.

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A Harp of Fishbones: Available Copies

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A Harp of Fishbones and other stories
    by Aiken, Joan

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780340681299
    Publisher: Hodder Children's Books / Hodder Headline (1997)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $2.74
    Shipping: $5.98
    TOTAL Cost: $8.72

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

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A Harp of Fishbones and other stories
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780340681299
    Publisher: Hachette Children's Group, United Kingdom, London (1997)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $5.47
    Shipping: $5.98
    TOTAL Cost: $11.45

Fourteen wonderfully told tales of magic and fantasy to captivate children of all ages. Among them the story of Nerryn and her magical harp of fishbones, the werewolf boy who can outrun an express train, the extraordinary hatching of a griffin in an airing cupboard and many more besides. These are rich, haunting and often humorous stories from a unique imagination. Illustrated atomspherically inside in black and white, with evocative and stunning cover artwork. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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A HARP OF FISHBONES AND OTHER STORIES Paperback Book (Joan Aiken - 1975)
    by JOAN AIKEN

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780140307290
    Publisher: Puffin (1975)


    Seller: Comics Monster (Margate, Kent, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $2.89
    Shipping: $12.39
    TOTAL Cost: $15.28

A HARP OF FISHBONES AND OTHER STORIES Paperback Book - 1975 - Condition : Good. Ex-Library. Tape repair. Complete.

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A Harp Of Fishbones and Other Stories
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780340681299
    Publisher: Hodder Children's Books / Hodder Headline (1997)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $16.69
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $16.69

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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A Harp of Fishbones
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780340681299
    Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (1997)


    Seller: Greener Books (London, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $4.30
    Shipping: $12.44
    TOTAL Cost: $16.74

**SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

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A Harp of Fishbones and Other Stories
    by Aiken, Joan

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Puffin, UK (1975)


    Seller: Harry Righton (evesham, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.70
    Shipping: $12.45
    TOTAL Cost: $20.15

15mm tear to title page. corners and edges creased. spine ends rubbed. pages browning.

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A Harp of Fishbones and Other Stories
    by Aiken, Joan; Pat Marriott

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780140307290
    Publisher: Puffin Books (1975)


    Seller: Barsoom Books (torrance, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $14.94
    Shipping: $5.95
    TOTAL Cost: $20.89

1st printing. This book is square, solid, and unread. You'll be so thrilled When you receive this book, you'll feel as though you've stumbled into a cave and come across.an elven sword named Glamdring -- or the crown of the fabled Prester John -- a ring of invisibility.or even a Magic Lamp, prosaic as that may sound! You MAY even cartwheel with glee! In protective archival bag. NOTE: Light evidence of age-toning; previous owner's name sticker is on the inside of the cover.

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A Harp of Fishbones and other stories
    by Aiken, Joan

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780140307290
    Publisher: Puffin Books (1975)


    Seller: Caerwen Books (Forrestfield, WA, Australia)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $7.30
    Shipping: $14.06
    TOTAL Cost: $21.36

Spine is uncreased but faded, some slight cover creasing. Where possible small books will have postage reduced.

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A harp of fishbones and other stories
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780140307290
    Publisher: Puffin Books (1975)


    Seller: Book Express (NZ) (Wellington, New Zealand)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $4.26
    Shipping: $25.00
    TOTAL Cost: $29.26

239 pages. Cover worn.Two bad fairies attended the christenin g and . it was a case of 'Which pig is the princess?' .There' s the sad, spell-binding tale of Johnny Rigby; about tears locked in a heart and a heart locked in a river; the story of a confidi ng little ghost puppy; and a weird history of a baby whose cradle lay across the wolf's path, and what befell him. Harriet and Mar k Armitage, the children with the pet unicorn, are here again eng aged upon an adventure concerning a griffin's egg; and of course there is the fairy tale of the title about a little orphan girl c alled Nerryn and the magic harp of fishbones she made in memory o f her lost father. -- publisher's description.

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A Harp of Fishbones
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224006668
    Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd (1972)


    Seller: BoundlessBookstore (Wallingford, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $25.64
    Shipping: $8.69
    TOTAL Cost: $34.33

Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and light sun fading. Clipped.

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A Harp of Fishbones and Other Stories
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780140307290
    Publisher: Puffin (1975)


    Seller: MacKellar Art & Books (Bournemouth, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $12.83
    Shipping: $27.40
    TOTAL Cost: $40.23

1975 Puffin paperback 1st edition 1st impression very good clean tight copy illustrated by Pat Marriot

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A Harp of Fishbones
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224006668
    Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd (1972)


    Seller: BoundlessBookstore (Wallingford, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $32.07
    Shipping: $8.69
    TOTAL Cost: $40.76

Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Light toning to page ends. Good DJ with some edge wear, some toning and creasing. Clipped DJ.

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A Harp of Fishbones
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224006668
    Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd (1972)


    Seller: M Godding Books Ltd (Devizes, WILTS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $28.84
    Shipping: $13.06
    TOTAL Cost: $41.90

Hardcover Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

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