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

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A Usual Lunacy: Available Copies

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A Usual Lunacy
    by Compton, D. G.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441847600
    Publisher: Ace Books (1983)


    Seller: Eatons Books and Crafts (Owatonna, MN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $8.99

Paperback, in Very Good + condition, there are no stamps writing or marks, paper is tanning with age, a nice looking book,

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A Usual Lunacy
    by Compton, D.G.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780893702250
    Publisher: The Borgo Press, San Bernardino, CA (1978)


    Seller: Memories Lost and Found (Avondale Estates, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $10.00

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A Usual Lunacy
    by Compton, D. G.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780893702250
    Publisher: Borgo Press, San Bernadino, CA, U.S.A. (1978)


    Seller: Stuart W. Wells III (Norwalk, CT, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $15.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $20.00

Cover art by Mary Sherman. As new, never read.

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A USUAL LUNACY [A SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL]
    by Compton, D. G. [cover painting and interior illustrations by Mary Sherman] [afterword by George Edgar Slusser]

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780893702250
    Publisher: R. Reginald / The Borgo Press, San Bernardino (1978)


    Seller: biblioboy (North Providence, RI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $18.80
    Shipping: $6.75
    TOTAL Cost: $25.55

San Bernardino: R. Reginald / The Borgo Press. Very Good. 1978. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 0893702250 . First [trade] edition. 191 pages, illustrated. VG+/Near Fine copy. .

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A USUAL LUNACY
    by Compton D G

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780893702250
    Publisher: Borgo Press (1978)


    Seller: Fantastic Literature Limited (Rayleigh, ESSEX, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $23.91
    Shipping: $4.98
    TOTAL Cost: $28.89

very good b-format paperback, Mary Sherman cover 1st printing. Surprisingly raunchy yet hilarious novel by Compton. I.

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A USUAL LUNACY
    by Compton, D[avid] G[uy]

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780893702250
    Publisher: The Borgo Press, San Bernardino, California (1978)


    Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB (Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $25.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $31.00

Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Borgo Press B-225. Includes a critical afterword by George Edgar Slusser. Trade paperback format. A fine copy. (#1528)

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A USUAL LUNACY
    by Compton, D[avid] G[uy]

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: The Borgo Press, San Bernardino, California (1978)


    Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB (Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $25.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $31.00

Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Borgo Press B-225. Includes a critical afterword by George Edgar Slusser. Trade paperback format. A fine copy. (#21048)

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A Usual Lunacy
    by Compton, D.G.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780893702250
    Publisher: San Bernardino: Borgo Press Nov 1978 First Trade Paperback Edition ISBN 0-893-70225-0 (1978)


    Seller: N & A Smiles (Kellerberrin, WA, Australia)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $30.00
    TOTAL Cost: $35.00

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A USUAL LUNACY
    by Compton, D[avid] G[uy]

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: The Borgo Press, San Bernardino, California (1978)


    Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB (Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $100.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $106.00

Octavo, black buckram, spine stamped in gold. First edition. The hardbound issue, limited to 61 copies signed by Compton, of which this is number 44 of 50 numbered copies. Some bowing to binding, else a fine copy in fine dust jacket (reproduced from the artwork for the paperback issue by color xerography). (#125682)

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A Usual Lunacy
    by D.G. Compton

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: R. Reginald / The Borgo Press (1978)


    Seller: Heartwood Books and Art (Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $100.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $107.00

Limited edition. #38/50 copies. Signed and dated "1st November 1978" by the Author on the limitation page. Private Press. This state limited to ONLY 50 NUMBERED AND SIGNED copies and prepared for sole distribution by Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature. Black buckram with spine stamped gilt, in the publisher's color dust jacket photo-copied from the paperback wrappers. Book Condition: Fine: Sharp tight unread copy. / DJ Condition: Fine: Bright publisher-issued color Xerox dust jacket. Mylar cover

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A Usual Lunacy by D.G. Compton (First Edition) Limited Signed
    by D.G. Compton

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780893700003
    Publisher: R. Reginald / The Borgo Press, San Bernadino (1978)


    Seller: Heartwood Books and Art (Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $100.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $107.00

A Usual Lunacy by D.G. Compton (First Edition) Limited Signed Firm square copy. Bright dust jacket. #14/50. Limited edition. One of 50 copies. Signed and dated "1st November 1978" by the Author on the limitation page. Private Press. This state limited to ONLY 50 NUMBERED AND SIGNED copies and prepared for sole distribution by Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature. Black buckram with spine stamped gilt, in the publisher's color dust jacket photo-copied from the paperback wrappers.

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A USUAL LUNACY
    by Compton, D[avid] G[uy]

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: The Borgo Press, San Bernardino, California (1978)


    Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (Laurel, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $150.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $155.00

Octavo, black buckram, spine stamped in gold. The hardbound issue, limited to 61 copies signed by Compton, of which this is letter "I" of eleven lettered copies "reserved for distribution to the author and his friends ." A fine copy in fine dust jacket (reproduced from the artwork for the paperback issue by color xerography). (#168799) (29599)

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A USUAL LUNACY
    by Compton, D[avid] G[uy]

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: The Borgo Press, San Bernadino (1978)


    Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (Laurel, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $150.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $155.00

Octavo, Hardcover. One of 50 signed copies done in hardcover produced by Barry Levin and the Borgo Press. A fine copy with some bowing to the boards in a dust jacket which is a photo copy of the Borgo wraps. (8507)

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A USUAL LUNACY
    by Compton, D[avid] G[uy]

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: The Borgo Press, San Bernardino, California (1978)


    Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB (Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $150.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $156.00

Octavo, black buckram, spine stamped in gold. First edition. The hardbound issue, limited to 61 copies signed by Compton, of which this is letter "I" of eleven lettered copies "reserved for distribution to the author and his friends ." A fine copy in fine dust jacket (reproduced from the artwork for the paperback issue by color xerography). (#168799)

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A Usual Lunacy by D.G. Compton (First Edition) Limited Signed Copy B
    by D.G. Compton

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: R. Reginald / The Borgo Press (1978)


    Seller: Heartwood Books and Art (Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $250.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $257.00

A Usual Lunacy by D.G. Compton (First Edition) Limited Signed Copy B A tight bright unread signed copy. A sharp bright color photocopy dust jacket in Brodart protective cover. Copy "B". One of 11 lettered copies. (50 numbered, 11 lettered A-K, only 61 copies printed). Signed and dated ""1st November 1978"" by the Author on the limitation page. Private Press. Prepared for sole distribution by Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature. Black buckram with spine stamped gilt, in publisher issued color dust jacket photo-copied from the paperback wrappers. From the collection of Barry R. Levin.

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