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The Tin Men: Available Copies

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The Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace (81290) ()


    Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.99
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $5.99

Good condition. Mass Market Paperback edition. (Science Fiction, Computers) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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The Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571212668
    Publisher: Ace January 1965 (1965)


    Seller: BookMarx Bookstore (Steubenville, OH, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $3.27
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $8.27

No marks or writing observed in text. Binding tight and square. Spine uncreased. Pages yellowed with age. Some mild signs of wear on cover. Gently read.

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THE TIN MEN
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Lancer, NY (1967)


    Seller: Books from the Crypt (N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $4.95
    TOTAL Cost: $9.95

[1st printing, Mar. 1969] #81290. Cover art is uncredited. Minor tears at ends; tanning; minor chips and edge tears; minor soiling.

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The tin men
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780006150664
    Publisher: Fontana (1977)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $10.19
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.19

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.92

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THE TIN MEN
    by Frayn, Michael.

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: NY. Ace. (1965) (1965)


    Seller: BRIAN MCMILLAN, BOOKS (Traer, IA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $6.00
    Shipping: $5.50
    TOTAL Cost: $11.50

Rpt. #81290.Paperback. VG. Comic novel about a computer research center.

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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571212668
    Publisher: Ace (1965)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $6.03
    Shipping: $6.06
    TOTAL Cost: $12.09

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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The Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Collins Fontana Books ()


    Seller: Goldstone Rare Books (Llandybie, CARMS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $6.49
    Shipping: $6.30
    TOTAL Cost: $12.79

The cover is clear of stains and marking. The hinges are in good condition. Photograph available on request.

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The Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace (81290) ()


    Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $13.46
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $13.46

Acceptable condition. (Humor, fiction, comedy) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780140242799
    Publisher: Penguin UK (1995)


    Seller: medimops (Berlin, Germany)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $3.82
    Shipping: $9.71
    TOTAL Cost: $13.53

Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

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The Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ACE Books (1965)


    Seller: Tacoma Book Center (Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $10.00
    Shipping: $4.00
    TOTAL Cost: $14.00

ISBN . Mass Market Paperback First Printing. Tight sound unmarked copy in Good to Very Good condition with Slight browning to the edges of the interior pages. .

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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571315895
    Publisher: Faber & Faber (2015)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $8.12
    Shipping: $6.06
    TOTAL Cost: $14.18

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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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571315895
    Publisher: Faber & Faber (2015)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $8.12
    Shipping: $6.06
    TOTAL Cost: $14.18

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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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780006150664
    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited (1977)


    Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $4.18
    Shipping: $10.10
    TOTAL Cost: $14.28

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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The Tin Men (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9781941147924
    Publisher: Valancourt Books (2024)


    Seller: Books for Life (LAUREL, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $14.44
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $14.44

Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights, but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.

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The Catch-22 of the Computer Age! The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace (1965)


    Seller: Basement Seller 101 (Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $9.88
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $14.88

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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571212668
    Publisher: Faber & Faber, Limited (2003)


    Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $4.81
    Shipping: $10.10
    TOTAL Cost: $14.91

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

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The Tin Men ( Ace Books #81290)
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books, New York, NY, USA (1965)


    Seller: Second Chance Books & Comics (Yukon, OK, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $9.50
    Shipping: $5.50
    TOTAL Cost: $15.00

Cover price 60 cents. Mass Market Paperback

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The Tin Men # 81290
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books, New York (1965)


    Seller: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA (St. Catharines, ON, Canada)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $15.00
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $15.00

First US mass market edition, first printing #81290 of this author's first novel. Slight edge wear. In near fine condition.

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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Books, New York, NY, U.S.A. (1969)


    Seller: Stuart W. Wells III (Norwalk, CT, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $10.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $15.00

Publisher's Code 81290. As new, never read.

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The Tin Men (Paperback)
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571315895
    Publisher: Faber & Faber, London (2015)


    Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $16.75
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $16.75

Paperback. Why not programme computers to take over the really dull jobs that human beings have to do - such as praying and behaving morally? At the William Morris Institute of Automaton Research they are doing just that to free mankind for the really stimulating and demanding tasks of living today - first and foremost the impending visit of Her Majesty the Queen to open its new wing The Tin Men is Michael Frayn's first novel. It won the Somerset Maugham Award and examines technology, computers and automation with humour, elegance and wit. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Fontana, British (1970)


    Seller: John Thompson (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $6.00
    Shipping: $10.95
    TOTAL Cost: $16.95

Sold with some paper stuck to the bottom of the front cover and the covers show light wear.

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Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571212668
    Publisher: Faber and Faber (2003)


    Seller: Greener Books (London, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $4.35
    Shipping: $12.61
    TOTAL Cost: $16.96

**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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The Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace ()


    Seller: My Book Heaven (Alameda, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $12.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $17.00

First Printing. Ace 81290. Near Fine condition.

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The Tin Men
    by FRAYN, Michael

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Little, Brown and Company ()


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $17.45
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $17.45

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7

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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ()


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $11.46
    Shipping: $6.06
    TOTAL Cost: $17.52

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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The Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ()


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $11.46
    Shipping: $6.06
    TOTAL Cost: $17.52

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

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Tin Men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780006541028
    Publisher: Penguin UK (1985)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $17.75
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $17.75

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.36

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The tin men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780006150664
    Publisher: Fontana (1977)


    Seller: Kennys Bookstore (Olney, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.60
    Shipping: $10.50
    TOTAL Cost: $18.10

1977. Paperback. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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The tin men
    by Frayn, Michael

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780006150664
    Publisher: Fontana (1977)


    Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd. (Galway, GY, Ireland)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.17
    Shipping: $11.33
    TOTAL Cost: $18.50

1977. Paperback. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean. . . . .

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The Tin Men
    by Michael Frayn

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780571315895
    Publisher: Faber & Faber 2015-11-05, London (2015)


    Seller: Blackwell's (Oxford, OX, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $12.99
    Shipping: $5.68
    TOTAL Cost: $18.67

Language: ENG

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