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Not to Mention Camels: Available Copies

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

First edition, first printing. Fine; in a near fine illustrated dust jacket with a crimp to the lower spine. An unread copy! A "science fiction fantasy" from the sometimes infuriatingly impenetrable and slapdash, at times triumphantly lyrical and witty, always utterly original Mr. Lafferty. By the author of the wonderful short story collection NINE HUNDRED GRANDMOTHERS.

First edition, first printing. Fine; in a fine illustrated dust jacket. An unread copy! A "science fiction fantasy" from the sometimes infuriatingly impenetrable and slapdash, at times triumphantly lyrical and witty, always utterly original Mr. Lafferty. By the author of the wonderful short story collection NINE HUNDRED GRANDMOTHERS.

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. 0.85

Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.85

Not to Mention Camels by R. A. Lafferty (First Edition) A sharp tight copy. Bright pictorial dust jacket. Not price-clipped.

Not to Mention Camels by R. A. Lafferty (First Edition) Bright, square, and firm copy. Bright, square original pictorial dustjacket in clear protective cover. Not price-clipped. Minor yellowing to flaps. Frist edition. First printing (stated). Hardcover copy with purple boards and gilt lettering to spine. Original pictorial dustjacket with $6.95 price. pp 215.

NOT TO MENTION CAMELS, Bobbs Merrill, 1976, first edition, fine in just about fine dust-wrapper.

Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.85

First printing, stated. Purple boards. Boards with crisp edges and corners, very light shelf wear. Spine ends with exceedingly gentle bump; binding firm. Contents clean and bright, unmarked. DJ not clipped ($6.95) minor toning, laminate gentle rubbed at edges - just beginning to peel along parts of top edge. A clean copy, scarce. Photographs available upon request.

SF novel. Fine copy in an almost fine dustjacket with one small (1cm) closed tear at top corner of front panel.

Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Dust jacket in good condition. First printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Damage to the interior boards. Minor stain on the edges. Text is clear of markings and notations. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.92

Copy has slight foxing along the top edge.Hardcover first edition with intact dust jacket and firm straight spine. Pages are free of writing or highlighting.

Octavo, boards. First edition. "The author's fertile imagination gets the better of him for once -- this weird novel of a man who survives after death by reincarnating himself in a succession of alternative realities approaches both incomprehensibility and brutality at times." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition, p. 260. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#3072)

Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 0.85

Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First printing. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Front flap of dust jacket folded; price unclipped. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.92

Purple embossed covers are mostly clean, with gilt title on spine. A bump on the back cover. Corners are sharp. Spine has gilt text and is bright with bumped ends. Binding is secure. Goldenrod yellow end papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear. Owner's mark at front pastedown. See photo. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. See photo. Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear. Red ink dot and pencil notation on Copyright page. See photo. Text block edges are foxed. See photo. Illustrated DJ has some edgewear, chipped corners, bumping along head and foot edge, some staining to back, chipping at spine head. See photos.** PS2023.0125** 215 pages. 5.25 x 8.25 inches** Three creatures, one man, who find themselves in hellish Hieronymus Bosch landscapes that thrive on anti-matter, anti-space, anti-time. A strange and curious novel, laced with superb similes, mind-blowing metaphors, a cascading prose that echoes and re-echoes long after you put it down. (from the jacket blurb)** First printing, Signed and inscribed by author on title page.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #009608"**

First printing, signed by Lafferty on title page. Almost like new book in VG- jacket. Purple hardcover, Bobbs-Merrill, 1976, stated first printing. Cover as new except minor 1" abrasion along upper right edge of front cover, slightest (barely visible) wear on tips of outer corners; upper page edges not quite pristine. Jacket not price-clipped (6.95), slight edgewear plus a few small chips missing; back panel (which is white) somewhat soiled due to standing next to a dark book on the shelf; now protected in a clear archival mylar sleeve. **We are a small family business selling online since 1999 with over 30 years' experience providing fine new and pre-owned books. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. **Your purchase supports our town's public library.

fine book, fine jacket, like new, signed,

Stated first printing hardcover signed by Lafferty to the title page. Minor creasing to the title page and the following page. Spine ends nudged. Tight and square. The DJ in mylar is slightly toned and slightly creased to spine. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 215 pages; Signed by Author