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Out of the Mouth of the Dragon: Available Copies

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64460 paperback, reading copy

Ace Books #64460, 1969. First printing. VG+ condition. Faint crease along the front spine seam. Tanning to the covers' versos. Mild toning to the page margins. Cover art by John Schoenherr.

64460 almost near fine, bumped paperback,

First edition copy. . From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. 1st edition. In protective plastic bag. Spine cracked. Slightly dampstained. (Vintage paperbacks, science fiction, fantasy)

No markings. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday.

Paperback #64460 CONDITION: g used

First edition, first printing # 64460 of the second novel in "The Wars" series. Light edge wear. In near fine condition.

Solid with a light spine roll.

Publisher's glossy wraps. 12mo. 156, (2) pp. Former owner's initials on fep, else fine. NEAR FINE. "A tour de force with inspired weave of mythopoeic elements." - Anatomy of Wonder (1981) 3-341. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-180. [Ace 64460]. Mass Market Paperback. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

First Printing. #64460. Very Good to Near Fine condition.

156pp. Text is clean on unmarked uncreased pages. Hinges are secure, textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate overall shelf/timewear, coverwear, cover edge and cornerwear, creasing; foxing on inner covers, endpapers and textblock edges, page patina throughout.

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Good, clear condition book.

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Gd. Condition Classic Science fiction- (SF10A)

To view other titles by this author enter the kewords; XDCX, XJGX, Geston or Sc Fi. In excellent condition with minor wear o/w tight clean and square. Cover art by John Schoenherr.

Tanned pages, some wear to cover edges, spine crease, rubbed hinges, stained page edges, slight lean.

Fair condition soft cover, some wear to cover and spine, rubbing to cover and spine, tanning to pages, spotting to pages, otherwise in a good readable condition.

paperback octavo (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Ace Books 64460. Geston's earlier novel, LORDS OF THE STARSHIP (1967), is set "In a far future [in which] a nation whose ancestors once built starships attempts to duplicate their achievement, though the country no longer has the appropriate technology and must sped many generations on the project. OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE DRAGON (1969) is set in the same desolate far future and deals with the last of the many wars that have laid it to waste. Related novels are THE DAY STAR (1972) and THE SIEGE OF WONDER (1976). Grim and somber stories, with some fine imagery and a uniquely bitter ennui." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-434. "A brilliant picture of a meaningless world of misunderstood prophecy and misappropriate technology which fights the battle of Armageddon, finds to its distaste it still exists, picks itself up, dusts itself down, then does it again and again and again." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 270. A few faint cover scratches, a bright, nearly fine copy. (#87961)

Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Ace Books 64460. Geston's earlier novel, LORDS OF THE STARSHIP (1967), is set "In a far future [in which] a nation whose ancestors once built starships attempts to duplicate their achievement, though the country no longer has the appropriate technology and must sped many generations on the project. OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE DRAGON (1969) is set in the same desolate far future and deals with the last of the many wars that have laid it to waste. Related novels are THE DAY STAR (1972) and THE SIEGE OF WONDER (1976). Grim and somber stories, with some fine imagery and a uniquely bitter ennui." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-434. "A brilliant picture of a meaningless world of misunderstood prophecy and misappropriate technology which fights the battle of Armageddon, finds to its distaste it still exists, picks itself up, dusts itself down, then does it again and again and again." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 270. Mild rubs to covers, a touch of tanning to inner surface of covers, binding pressure creases to spine panel, a very good, unread copy. (#158022)

Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Ace Books 64460. Geston's earlier novel, LORDS OF THE STARSHIP (1967), is set "In a far future [in which] a nation whose ancestors once built starships attempts to duplicate their achievement, though the country no longer has the appropriate technology and must sped many generations on the project. OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE DRAGON (1969) is set in the same desolate far future and deals with the last of the many wars that have laid it to waste. Related novels are THE DAY STAR (1972) and THE SIEGE OF WONDER (1976). Grim and somber stories, with some fine imagery and a uniquely bitter ennui." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-434. "A brilliant picture of a meaningless world of misunderstood prophecy and misappropriate technology which fights the battle of Armageddon, finds to its distaste it still exists, picks itself up, dusts itself down, then does it again and again and again." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 270. A bright, nearly fine copy. (#157953)

Two volumes. VG. Light edgewear, light creasing to spines and corners, Light age-toning to pages, otherwise solid copies, clean throughout.

Bon état. Sans date. Very Good

Ace 64460. Book is in good double plus condition with noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

Very Good in wrappers. Toning to pages. Edge wear.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Paperback. 156 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Sphere, UK, 1972. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. Old price mark on front cover. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Sequel to Lords of the Starship. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Inventory No: 19050187.

Collectible First edition/printing Ace 64460 paperback original (PBO) in very sharp Fine condition, unread. Signed by the very competent Geston. A starkly gritty and bleak but tough novel, evident even in the great 1960's Schoenherr cover art rendering of the story. Uncommon signed and in such nice condition!