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

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Abyss: Available Copies

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Below are all 11 responses from AbeBooks:


Abyss
    by Wilhelm, Kate

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam N7234 (1973)


    Seller: Ridge Road Sight And Sound (North Arlington, NJ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $6.00
    Shipping: $5.89
    TOTAL Cost: $11.89

paperback

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ABYSS.
    by wilhelm, kate

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: doubleday, 1971, first edition ,, (1971)


    Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS (webster, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $6.95
    TOTAL Cost: $11.95

, , very good, spine fold and fly rubbing and creases, spine end and corner chips, mark from sticker removal on the lower spine jacket only, NO BOOK

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ABYSS.
    by wilhelm, kate

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: doubleday, 1971, first edition ,, (1971)


    Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS (webster, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $8.00
    Shipping: $6.95
    TOTAL Cost: $14.95

, , very good, spine fold and fly rubbing and creases, spine end and corner chips jacket only, NO BOOK

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Abyss
    by Kate Wilhelm -

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1967)


    Seller: "Pursuit of Happiness" Books (Oakland, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $15.64
    Shipping: $4.00
    TOTAL Cost: $19.64

Gd. Condition. Classic Science Fiction. (SF11A)

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Abyss
    by Wilhelm, Kate

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam Books, New York, NY, U.S.A. (1978)


    Seller: Stuart W. Wells III (Norwalk, CT, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $25.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $30.00

Publisher's code #N7234. Two novellas. Cover by Lou Feck. Signed by Wilhelm on the title page. Never read.

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ABYSS; TWO NOVELLAS
    by Wilhelm, Kate

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam Books, Inc., New York (1973)


    Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA (Talent, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $25.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $32.00

Bantam book number N7374 with 95¢ cover price. Cover illustration by Lou Feck. A fine and bright copy.

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Kate Wilhelm Two (2) Paperback Book Lot, including: The Downstairs Room, and; Abyss
    by Kate Wilhelm

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Dell/Bantam ()


    Seller: Clarkean Books (Stoney Creek, ON, Canada)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $23.00
    Shipping: $11.00
    TOTAL Cost: $34.00

Excellent pair of Wilhelm paperback first paperback edition/printing collections, each in Fine, unread condition: Downstairs (1970 Dell 2129) no UK edition and new Walotsky cover art with opening crease, and; Abyss (1973 Bantam N7234) no UK edition. Two books, one shipping price.

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ABYSS: TWO NOVELLAS
    by Wilhelm, Kate

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Garden City (1971)


    Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB (Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $65.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $71.00

Octavo, cloth. First edition. Collects "The Plastic Abyss" and "Stranger in the House." See Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 4-600. A fine copy in fine price-clipped dust jacket. (#5375)

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ABYSS: TWO NOVELLAS
    by Wilhelm, Kate

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City (1971)


    Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (Laurel, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $75.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $82.00

Octavo, cloth. Collects "The Plastic Abyss" and "Stranger in the House." [Reference: See Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 4-600]. Inked name to front paste down, tanning to end papers along gutter margins (from glue degradation). A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of wear to the corner tips and spine ends. (31781)

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Abyss: Two Novellas
    by Wilhelm, Kate

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Doubleday, NY (1971)


    Seller: curtis paul books, inc. (Northridge, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $99.99
    Shipping: $4.49
    TOTAL Cost: $104.48

Stated first edition hardcover signed by Wilhelm to the title page. Upper points gently tapped, minor stain to ffep, glue darkened at endpages. Tight and square. The DJ in mylar has minor soil/rubbing/edgewear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author

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Abyss
    by Wilhelm, Kate

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Doubleday, New York, New York, U.S.A. (1971)


    Seller: Stuart W. Wells III (Norwalk, CT, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $100.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $105.00

Signed by Wilhelm on the title page. Dust jacket shows a little wear at the corners and a 2 inch moisture? spot on the back.

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