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A Sudden Wild Magic: Available Copies
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A Sudden Wild Magic by Diana Wynne Jones
Paperback
ISBN: 9780575601970
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom, London (1997)
Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.27
Shipping: $7.57
TOTAL Cost: $15.84
For aeons the mages of Arth, a neighbouring universe, have been looting Earth of ideas, innovations and technologies, all the while manipulating events and creating devastating catastrophes for their own edification. Now this brazen piracy is threatening Earth with total extinction. It is up to the Ring, a secret society of witches and warlocks dedicated to the continuance and well-being of mankind, to fight the virtuous, unbendingly traditional stronghold of Arth with an arsenal of psychological sabotage, internal dissension -- and kamikaze sex . 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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Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $22.12
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $22.12
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: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $30.43
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $30.43
A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail
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Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $27.49
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $31.24
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $27.49
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $31.24
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: Ox Cart Books (Rochester, NY, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $50.00
Shipping: $4.50
TOTAL Cost: $54.50
Mass Market paperback. The wraps show some minor edge wear. The head and foot of the spine are bumped (pictured). There is a 3 cm crease mark on the outer edge of the back cover (pictured). The pages are regularly toned. Otherwise a clean, solid, unmarked copy in VG condition. See photos.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $88.65
Shipping: $10.68
TOTAL Cost: $99.33
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that 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 Sudden Wild Magic by Jones, Diana Wynne
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780575062993
Publisher: Victor Gollancz: London (1996)
Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS (Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $115.55
Shipping: $24.33
TOTAL Cost: $139.88
Young adult fantasy. The US edition appeared four years earlier: both editions seem to be very uncommon. ''in A Sudden Wild Magic (1992), the secret masters of Earth, a High Council of male and female witches, must defend the world from an alternate world called Arth whose male witches have been fomenting disasters here - the 20th century is described as an assemblage of these disasters - in order to steal our solutions, thus avoiding the costs of progress back home. a complex intriguing idea'' (John Clute/Encyclopedia of Fantasy). Black mark in top corner of front free endpaper (3cm x 3cm max) an almost fine copy in an almost fine dustjacket (just a little light edge wear).
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Seller: Brit Books (Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $129.93
Shipping: $21.61
TOTAL Cost: $151.54
***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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