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Great Science-Fiction & Fantasy Works
Science-fiction & fantasy literature: a critical list with discussions.
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A Christmas Card: Available Copies
Notes: the sort order is by total price (that is, with shipping included), from lowest on up. The background colors for each seller listing are keyed to the listed condition of the book, to enable you to quickly scan for conditions of interest to you. The codes are as follows:
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Below are the first 30 of the lowest-total-price offerings from AbeBooks; all information shown is as specified by the sellers. To see all responses direct from AbeBooks—who may have more than 30—click here.
Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $5.45
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $5.45
With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books (Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $3.09
Shipping: $3.95
TOTAL Cost: $7.04
This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
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Seller: Better World Books: West (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.08
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.08
Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.08
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.08
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.08
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.08
Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $12.14
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.14
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.32
Shipping: $6.74
TOTAL Cost: $13.06
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.32
Shipping: $6.74
TOTAL Cost: $13.06
Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Brit Books (Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.72
Shipping: $21.54
TOTAL Cost: $28.26
***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Seller: Brit Books (Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.72
Shipping: $21.54
TOTAL Cost: $28.26
***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Seller: C L Hawley (PBFA) (Skipton, YORKS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $5.00
Shipping: $25.58
TOTAL Cost: $30.58
Paperback. 75pp. Illustrated by John Lawrence. Pages are lightly tanned. Small white mark to lower edge of front. Slight creasing to one corner on the back. Clean and sound. Good+, sound copy
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Seller: Greener Books (London, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $5.09
Shipping: $26.94
TOTAL Cost: $32.03
Ex-Library Copy **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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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage (Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $33.00
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $33.00
Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Damage to the interior boards. Text is clean. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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A Christmas Card by Paul Theroux
Hardcover
ISBN:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston (1978)
Seller: Bookworm and Apple (Bronx, NY, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
Book Price: $40.00
Shipping: $8.00
TOTAL Cost: $48.00
Lost in a New England snowstorm, a family is sheltered by a mysterious old man who disappears the next morning, leaving behind a magical "Christmas card." Dust jacket has light edge wear and light toning on the flaps. Price shows $5.95. Jacket is in a new protective Brodart cover. Boards are in fine condition. Spine is tight and square. Pages are clean and crisp. No writing inside. Little to no wear. Near fine condition.
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A Christmas Card by Theroux Paul
Paperback
ISBN:
Publisher: Puffin (1979)
Seller: Mammy Bears Books (Cedar Creek, QLD, Australia)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $30.38
Shipping: $19.10
TOTAL Cost: $49.48
195x130x5mm+66g . . Puffin. . 1979. . . . : Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted. . . . . International_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_in_an_ENVELOPE:_AU$39.00 . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$9.20
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