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Eight Skilled Gentlemen: Available Copies
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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: Gate City Books (GREENSBORO, NC, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $5.77
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $5.77
USED book in ACCEPTABLE condition. Cover and pages are in tact but may show creases, tears, water damage, handwriting, underlining, or highlighting. May be missing dust jacket. Supplemental items such as access codes and CDs not guaranteed.
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Eight Skilled Gentlemen: A Novel by Barry Hughart
Paperback
ISBN: 9780385417105
Publisher: Random House USA Inc (1990)
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale) (Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.69
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $6.69
The third book in the Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox series When a resepcted mandarin is murdered in the heart of the Forbidden City, Master Li and his sidekick, Number Ten Ox, are called in to investigate. Thus begins a Sherlockian adventure that takes Master Li and Number Ten Ox--accompanied by a scarred puppeteer and his shamanka daughter--on a wild chase across China. With murder, mayhem, and magic aplenty, and Chinese folklore and literary references thrown into the mix, Eight Skilled Gentlemen is a hilarious romp through Ancient China.
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Eight Skilled Gentlemen: A Novel by Barry Hughart
Paperback
ISBN: 9780385417105
Publisher: Random House USA Inc (1990)
Seller: World of Books Inc (Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $8.69
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $8.69
The third book in the Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox series When a resepcted mandarin is murdered in the heart of the Forbidden City, Master Li and his sidekick, Number Ten Ox, are called in to investigate. Thus begins a Sherlockian adventure that takes Master Li and Number Ten Ox--accompanied by a scarred puppeteer and his shamanka daughter--on a wild chase across China. With murder, mayhem, and magic aplenty, and Chinese folklore and literary references thrown into the mix, Eight Skilled Gentlemen is a hilarious romp through Ancient China.
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Seller: HPB-Movies (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.68
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $10.43
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-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.80
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.55
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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Eight Skilled Gentlemen : A Novel by Hughart, Barry
Paperback
ISBN: 9780385417105
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, The (1990)
Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $12.83
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.83
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: Tacoma Book Center (Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $10.00
Shipping: $5.50
TOTAL Cost: $15.50
Mass market. First printing thus. Slight wear to corners and edges; one spine crease; minor browning throughout; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good condition. ; 255 pages
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Seller: Tacoma Book Center (Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $12.00
Shipping: $5.50
TOTAL Cost: $17.50
ISBN 0553295632. Mass Market Paperback First Printing as designated on the copyright page with a decending number line going down to the number 1. Near Fine Condition. Tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book.
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Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $14.40
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $18.39
Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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Eight Skilled Gentlemen (Paperback) by Barry Hughart
Paperback
ISBN: 9780385417105
Publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York (1990)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $22.75
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $22.75
Paperback. The third book in the Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox seriesWhen a resepcted mandarin is murdered in the heart of the Forbidden City, Master Li and his sidekick, Number Ten Ox, are called in to investigate. Thus begins a Sherlockian adventure that takes Master Li and Number Ten Ox--accompanied by a scarred puppeteer and his shamanka daughter--on a wild chase across China. With murder, mayhem, and magic aplenty, and Chinese folklore and literary references thrown into the mix, Eight Skilled Gentlemen is a hilarious romp through Ancient China. The sequel to Bridge of Birds and The Story of the Stone, this fantasy tale is the equivalent of Holmes and Watson in an ancient China that never was. Master Li and Number Ten Ox investigate a strange case of murder in a book that is equal parts Chinese folklore, sly parody, adventure, horror and fun. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Fleur Fine Books (Port Neches, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $16.95
Shipping: $7.00
TOTAL Cost: $23.95
Used; Good. Doubleday Books 1990 hardcover. This is an ex-library book, with library markings. Text itself is clean and unmarked. Jacket has light wear and is in a mylar protective cover. Book Condition;Good Jacket Condition: Good . 1990. HARDCOVER.
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