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The Compass Rose: Available Copies
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Seller: N. Carolina Books (Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $10.00
Shipping: $4.00
TOTAL Cost: $14.00
SoftCover: Very Good Condition. Mass Market size. Clean Inside, foxing and edge discoloration on outside. No creasing on binding or cover, slight shelf wear & bumps on corners. No stickers stamps or notes (NOT a library book). Square and sturdy book. Handles and appears unread. Gift inscription on first blank page. Stock picture is correct cover. See our Abebooks storefront. Many hundreds of vintage sci-fi/fantasy books, save on shipping by bundling multiple titles.
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Seller: Red's Corner LLC (Tucker, GA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $12.04
Shipping: $4.49
TOTAL Cost: $16.53
All orders ship by next business day! This is a used paperback book. Has moderate wear on cover and/or pages. Has no markings on pages. Spine has been opened/creased. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!
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The Compass Rose by Ursula K. Le Guin
Paperback
ISBN: 9780061001819
Publisher: HarperTorch, New York (1991)
Seller: biblioboy (North Providence, RI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fine
Book Price: $10.00
Shipping: $7.00
TOTAL Cost: $17.00
NY, Harper, 1991 First paperback edition, 368 pages Mass market paperback. Cover art by Kinuko Craft A fine unread copy with minor shelf wear. See PhotosSr 1/3
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Seller: Bailey's Bibliomania (Ellensburg, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $15.76
Shipping: $4.50
TOTAL Cost: $20.26
Hello. Welcome to our small, family-owned bookstore. Mass Market Paperback. This copy has not been opened for reading. Good condition (front lower corner has a crease, back upper corner, very small) ISBN; otherwise, no sign of wear. ISBN 0553235125. Packaged using bubble wrap and a sturdy cardboard box. Thanks for checking out this book from our small-town brick-and-mortar and supporting small business.
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The Wind's Twelve Quarters and The Compass Rose (Paperback) by Ursula K. Le Guin
Paperback
ISBN: 9781473205765
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London (2015)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $24.94
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $24.94
Paperback. Grand Master Ursula K. LeGuin has been recognised for almost fifty years as one of the most important writers in the SF field - and is likewise feted beyond the confines of the genre. The Wind's Twelve Quarters was her first collection and it brings together some of finest short fiction, including the Hugo Award-winning 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas', the Nebula Award-winning 'The Day Before the Revolution', and the Hugo-nominated 'Winter's King', which gave readers their first glimpse of the world later made famous in her Hugo- and Nebula-winning masterpiece The Left Hand of Darkness. An essential collection of stories from the multi-award-winning Grand Master, Ursula K. LeGuin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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The Compass Rose - Short Stories by Le Guin, Ursula K.
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780060149888
Publisher: Harper & Row, New York (1982)
Seller: Lost Paddle Books, IOBA (Albany, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
Book Price: $20.00
Shipping: $5.00
TOTAL Cost: $25.00
First Edition stated with full number line 10-1. In terra cotta boards with black cloth to spine and copper gilt to type. A couple spots to top page ends. Jacket is clipped with some edgewear, short tear to top of front panel and fading to spine. 1st Printing
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Seller: HPB-Red (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $21.95
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $25.70
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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THE COMPASS ROSE: SHORT STORIES by LE GUIN, URSULA K.
Hardcover
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Publisher: NEW YORK NY HARPER & ROW, PUBLISHERS PUB 1982. (1982)
Seller: JOHN LUTSCHAK BOOKS (BURLINGTON, WI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $22.50
Shipping: $5.50
TOTAL Cost: $28.00
FINE IN A VERY GOOD+ D.J. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. D.J. HAS A SHORT TEAR WITH ASSOCIATED CREASE AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT PANEL, MODEST WEAR AT THE CORNERS, AND IS NOT PRICE-CLIPPED. A VERY NICE CLEAN, BRIGHT, UNFADED COPY WITH A REMAINDER MARK ON THE BOTTOM EDGE. FIRST EDITION. Binding is HARDCOVER.
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Seller: synaesthesia press (HIGLEY, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $25.00
Shipping: $4.65
TOTAL Cost: $29.65
Good in like DJ. Foxing along the top edge of the book, as well as a remainder mark on the bottom edge. DJ spine faded as usually seen with this title. Ursula K. Le Guin's The Compass Rose is a diverse collection of short stories showcasing her mastery of speculative fiction. The tales span genres, from science fiction to fantasy, and explore themes like social justice, environmentalism, human nature, and the complexities of relationships. Stories like "The New Atlantis" imagine dystopian futures, while "Sur" offers an alternative history of an Antarctic expedition led by women. Le Guin's imaginative world-building, lyrical prose, and profound philosophical insights permeate the collection. Each story stands as a unique exploration of humanity's potential and limitations, reflecting her characteristic blend of creativity, intellect, and empathy.
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