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Great Science-Fiction & Fantasy Works
Science-fiction & fantasy literature: a critical list with discussions.
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J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century: Available Copies
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J. R. R. Tolkien : Author of the Century by Shippey, Tom
Seller: HPB-Ruby (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $7.99
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $11.74
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: Half Price Books Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.43
Shipping: $3.49
TOTAL Cost: $11.92
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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J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618257591
Publisher: William Morrow September 2002 (2002)
Seller: Firefly Bookstore (Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.99
Shipping: $6.00
TOTAL Cost: $12.99
Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Edges of page have light brown discoloration (tanning), but does not affect readability. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.
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Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $16.37
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $16.37
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. 0.62
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Seller: TextbookRush (Grandview Heights, OH, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $14.29
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $18.28
Ships SAME or NEXT business day. We Ship to APO/FPO addr. Choose EXPEDITED shipping and receive in 2-5 business days within the United States. See our member profile for customer support contact info. We have an easy return policy.
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Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $24.97
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $24.97
Book is in Used-Good 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 limited notes and highlighting. 0.62
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J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey
Hardcover
ISBN:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin ()
Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA) (Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $30.00
Shipping: $6.50
TOTAL Cost: $36.50
Second printing. This book is not a biography. It is closer to literary criticism. Black cloth boards. Dust wrapper is black with text in white and gold, all over a very large Tolkien monogram in the background. There is a lot of ex-library spore in the book and on the wrapper. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien & the Inklings. Full refund if not satisfied.
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Seller: Greener Books (London, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $22.69
Shipping: $20.73
TOTAL Cost: $43.42
**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: BADGERS BOOKS ONLINE (Littlehampton, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $24.04
Shipping: $42.13
TOTAL Cost: $66.17
VG+ hardback in VG+ dustwrapper. 2000 Harper Collins, Second Impression. Verse from Lord of the Rings neatly pasted to centre of front endpaper. NO inscriptions, Not price clipped. Age-yellowing to pages with a couple of foxing spots to edges. Wrapper has some sunning to spine. NB. Regrettably NOT available to send to EU countries.
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