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The Clocks of Columbus: Available Copies

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The Clocks of Columbus : The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780689705748
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster (1978)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $4.00
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Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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The clocks of Columbus;: The literary career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum ()


    Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $6.55
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First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. Bookplate inside.

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780689105166
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $7.24
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Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.95

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Once Upon A Time Books (Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $3.44
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: Bookmarc's (Houston, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $2.50
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    TOTAL Cost: $7.49

B2 - A first edition hard cover book in very good condition in a good condition dust jacket. Dust jacket has a half inch and quarter inch tears with creases and chipping on the top and bottom of the spine respectively, tiny tear on the front top left, crease on the back inside flap, some wrinkling and chipping on the top and bottom edges, discoloration, and normal shelf wear. Book has some chipping and wear on the top cover edges opposite the spine, lightly bumped cover corners, previous bookstore label at the back fixed endpaper, light discoloration and shelf wear. The Clocks of Columbus is the fascinating literary portrait of James Thurber, the greatest American humorist of the twentieth century. 9.5"x 6". 60 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780436200809
    Publisher: Secker & Warburg (1973)


    Seller: HPB-Red (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $4.00
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $7.75

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The clocks of Columbus;: The literary career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9781127080205
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.87
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Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Ahab Books (Glencoe, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $3.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $8.00

Jacket has light edge wear.

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The Clocks Of Columbus: The Literary Career Of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Foxtrot Books (Yankton, SD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $4.70
    Shipping: $4.25
    TOTAL Cost: $8.95

1st Edition. Book- Very Good. Dust Jacket- Good. 360 pp. All books are clean and unmarked unless stated.

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The Clocks of Columbus - James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Pepper's Old Books (Hanson, KY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $8.99

Fair to Good (Musty smell) Has DJ and 1st Edition (The Literary Career of James Thurber)

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: London: Secker & Warburg, 1973 (1973)


    Seller: bccbooks (WHITE PLAINS, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $3.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $9.00

Good Plus. 1st. Sl paste residue on end paper.

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The Clocks of Columbus
    by Holmes, Charles, S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, NY (1972)


    Seller: 221Books (Westlake Village, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $3.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $9.00

HB Illustrated The literary career of James Thurber

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780689105166
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: HPB-Movies (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $6.00
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $9.75

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Canford Book Corral (Freeville, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $6.00
    Shipping: $4.50
    TOTAL Cost: $10.50

A FINE tight copy in a FINE bright dj! , 1st Edition

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Charles S. Holmes

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Montclair Book Center (Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
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    TOTAL Cost: $10.99

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Charles S. Holmes

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780689105166
    Publisher: Atheneum January 1972 (1972)


    Seller: Open Books West Loop (Chicago, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $6.50
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    TOTAL Cost: $11.50

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Charles S. Holmes

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780689105166
    Publisher: Atheneum October 1972 (1972)


    Seller: Dunaway Books (St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $7.50
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    TOTAL Cost: $11.50

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: UHR Books (Hollis Center, ME, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $7.79
    Shipping: $3.97
    TOTAL Cost: $11.76

Normal scuffs and edge wear; a decent readable copy. 360 pages.

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Charles S. Holmes

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780689105166
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore (Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $6.26
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $12.26

damaged copy, for reading only Standard-sized.

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Clocks Of Columbus, The: The Literary Career Of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: Blue Awning Books (Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $6.99
    Shipping: $5.49
    TOTAL Cost: $12.48

360 pp. 6 x 9 3/8. Rose cloth covered boards, stamped in gold on spine and front cover. Mostly green dj. Library markings. This book is from the library of Ambassador University, a college that closed in 1997.

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: Top Notch Books (Tolar, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $8.00
    Shipping: $4.75
    TOTAL Cost: $12.75

Raspberry colored cloth boards have light wear. Text clean & tight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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The Clocks of Columbus : The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: Novel Ideas Books & Gifts (Decatur, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $8.00
    Shipping: $4.75
    TOTAL Cost: $12.75

Jacket shows light wear to top edge. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 360 pages

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum Books, U S. A. (1972)


    Seller: First Choice Books (coeurd'Alene, ID, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $7.50
    Shipping: $5.49
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360pp including bibliography and index Photographs A fascinating literary portrait of James Thurber, the greatest American humorist of the twentieth century Very faint scribble on front facing page (hard to find)

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, NY (1972)


    Seller: Mystery Cove Book Shop (Hulls Cove, ME, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $8.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $13.00

Fine in a VG Dust Jacket. 1st printing. Illustrated

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The Clocks of Columbus The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA (Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $6.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $13.50

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The Clocks of Columbus; the Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: Lowry's Books (Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $9.95
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    TOTAL Cost: $13.90

Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Charles S. Holmes

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780689105166
    Publisher: Atheneum (1972)


    Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore (Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.98
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    TOTAL Cost: $13.98

Gift inscription. - torn/chipped dj, some wear, still NICE - may have remainder mark or previous owner's name Standard-sized.

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The Clocks of Columbus, The Literary Career oif James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Athebneum 1972 (1972)


    Seller: Wonderland Books (Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $10.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $14.50

First edition ed. very good condition in a dust jacket

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ()


    Seller: Visible Voice Books (Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $10.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $14.50

Atheneum Books 11/19/72 Binding: Unknown 360 pagesindex; dj in mylar unclipped Illustrator: Illus PublishPlace: NY Size: 8 vo

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The Clocks of Columbus: The Literary Career of James Thurber
    by Holmes, Charles S.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Atheneum, New York (1972)


    Seller: Murphy-Brookfield Books (Iowa City SE, IA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $10.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $14.50

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