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

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A Handful of Gold: Available Copies

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A Handful Of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Red Fox (1997)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $1.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $7.00

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 Handful Of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Red Fox (1997)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $1.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $7.00

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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A Handful of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224039796
    Publisher: Random House UK (1995)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $1.88
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $7.88

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 Handful of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224039796
    Publisher: Random House UK (1995)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $1.88
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $7.88

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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A Handful of Gold
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Red Fox (1997)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $9.57
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $9.57

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 Handful of Gold
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Red Fox (1997)


    Seller: MusicMagpie (Stockport, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $4.21
    Shipping: $6.87
    TOTAL Cost: $11.08

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A Handful of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224039796
    Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd (1995)


    Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $2.80
    Shipping: $10.01
    TOTAL Cost: $12.81

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A slight tan to page edges

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A Handful of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Random House of Canada (1997)


    Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $4.00
    Shipping: $10.01
    TOTAL Cost: $14.01

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

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A Handful Of Gold
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Red Fox (1997)


    Seller: Ammareal (Morangis, France)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $6.83
    Shipping: $8.58
    TOTAL Cost: $15.41

Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Salissures sur la tranche. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Stains on the edge. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

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A Handful of Gold (Red Fox older fiction)
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Red Fox (1997)


    Seller: Greener Books (London, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $4.32
    Shipping: $12.49
    TOTAL Cost: $16.81

**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 Handful of Gold (Red Fox Older Fiction)
    by Joan Aiken

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780099683612
    Publisher: Red Fox (1997)


    Seller: Brit Books (Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $4.24
    Shipping: $14.97
    TOTAL Cost: $19.21

***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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A Handful Of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224039796
    Publisher: Random House UK (1995)


    Seller: SecondSale (Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $25.69
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $25.69

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

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A Handful of Gold
    by Joan Aiken Quentin Blake

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ()


    Seller: Nangle Rare Books (Dorchester, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $16.11
    Shipping: $27.33
    TOTAL Cost: $43.44

First Edition. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. Cape, 1995. Very good indeed in price clipped Blake d/w.

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A HANDFUL OF GOLD
    by JOAN AIKEN, Award Winning Children's Author , QUENTIN BLAKE , OBE. Former Head Illustration Royal College of Art etc

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224039796
    Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE, LONDON (1995)


    Seller: booksonlinebrighton (Brighton, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $32.21
    Shipping: $14.76
    TOTAL Cost: $46.97

Yellow Boards with black titles to spine, 225 x 140 mm approx. 236 pp. First Edition 1st Impression 1995 Title page and chapter vignettes by Quentin Blake. Near Fine/ Near Fine (Book- no previous owner name or insc. Paper of book block a little tanned. Dust Jacket- non price clipped. No other defects. Supplied in a removable proprietary protective sleeve).

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A Handful of Gold
    by Aiken, Joan

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London (1995)


    Seller: Kerr & Sons Booksellers ABA (Cartmel, CMA, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $16.11
    Shipping: $31.27
    TOTAL Cost: $47.38

Octavo. 236pp. Publisher's yellow cloth, in the colour illustrative dust wrapper. Some minor spotting. In clear plastic protective cover. Internal spotting and discolouration/browning, primarily to margins. Overall a 'Good' copy.

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A Handful of Gold
    by Joan Aiken

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780224039796
    Publisher: Jonathan Cape (1995)


    Seller: Books Written By (PBFA Member) (Northampton, NTH, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $19.32
    Shipping: $36.21
    TOTAL Cost: $55.53

Bright yellow boards with black lettering to the spine. Rubbing to top and bottom with some spotting to the top of the closed page edges. Pictorial clipped dust jacket, now in a new removable protective clear sleeve. No inscriptions, 128pp, pages are tanned but clean throughout. A clean postcard of Quentin Blakes 12 days of Christmas included loose at the front (Any digital image available on request)

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A HANDFUL OF GOLD.
    by AIKEN, Joan. Illustrated by Quentin BLAKE.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: London Jonathan Cape (1995)


    Seller: Roger Middleton P.B.F.A. (Oxford, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $16.75
    Shipping: $41.71
    TOTAL Cost: $58.46

FIRST EDITION 1995, first issue with correct countdown digits, 8vo, yellow boards, black lettered spine, 236 pages. A collection of 15 stories ALL previously published in other collections. NEW pictorial headpieces by Quentin Blake to each story. No inscriptions, page edges very faintly browned as usual, otherwise a Fine crisp clean copy in Fine DUSTWRAPPER, not price clipped. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.

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