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The Cream of the Jest: Available Copies
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The Cream of the Jest by Cabell, James Branch
Paperback
ISBN: 9780345283580
Publisher: Del Rey Books (1979)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $6.66
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $6.66
Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.35
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Cream of the Jest by Cabell, James Branch
Paperback
ISBN:
Publisher: Pan/Ballantine (1971)
Seller: Half Price Books Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $5.25
Shipping: $3.49
TOTAL Cost: $8.74
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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The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell
Paperback
ISBN: 9780345283580
Publisher: Del Rey (1979)
Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.02
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.02
Very Good condition. Mass Market Paperback edition. (science fiction, fantasy, adventure) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell
Paperback
ISBN: 9780345283580
Publisher: Del Rey (1979)
Seller: Book Alley (Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $3.99
Shipping: $6.00
TOTAL Cost: $9.99
MASS MARKET PAPERBACK. Used; may have wear and/or markings but is still in solid reading condition. Pasadenaâs finest new and used independent bookstore since 1992.
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The Cream of the Jest (Mint Editions-Humorous and Satirical Narratives) by Cabell, James Branch
Paperback
ISBN: 9781513295787
Publisher: 0 (2021)
Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $6.23
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $10.22
Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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THE CREAM OF THE JEST by Cabell, James Branch
Paperback
ISBN: 9780345283580
Publisher: Del Rey (1979)
Seller: The Book Abyss (St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fine
Book Price: $5.99
Shipping: $4.90
TOTAL Cost: $10.89
Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. Cover and spine are like new. No dog-eared corners. Solid Binding. All pages intact and legible. Clean. No store stamps. --- --- (A book in the Saga of Poictesme series)
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THE CREAM OF THE JEST (Lineage of Lichfield) : A Comedy of Redemption (1971 - Ballantine Adult Fantasy #02364-1) by Cabell, James Branch. (intro By Lin Carter)
Seller: Comic World (Steinbach, MB, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.50
Shipping: $6.95
TOTAL Cost: $13.45
275 pages Goodread notes = "The Dom Manuel series is a roller coaster, and this book would be where the toboggan does an unexpected plunge into a double-down when the ride seems to be over. Though this book does not represent Cabell at the height of his artistic command of the English language, it is the point of his great vision where he pulls together 16 or so of his works into a primitive masterpiece of Sci-fi/fantasy/philosophy ." >>Heavy Cover indents & creasing to covers. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
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Cream of the Jest by Cabell, James Branch (introduction by Lin Carter)
Paperback
ISBN: 9780345023643
Publisher: Del Rey - Ballantine Books (1971)
Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $14.63
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $14.63
Good condition. (Fantasy, Fiction) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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The Cream of the Jest (Novel in the sequence: Biography of the Life of Manuel) by James Branch Cabell
Hardcover
ISBN:
Publisher: Modern Library (1930)
Seller: Clarkean Books (Stoney Creek, ON, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.00
Shipping: $11.00
TOTAL Cost: $19.00
Sixth Modern Library printing small hardcover with foreword by Harold Ward. Overall Very Good condition with neat PON to (decorated) FFE and some very faint, unobtrusive pencil marks to margins, solid and tight old book; no jacket.
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Seller: Forgotten Books (London, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $19.22
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $19.22
Print on Demand. This book is an analysis of a fictional novel written in the early 20th century, 'Men Who Loved Alison', which retells the story of a medieval romance. The author examines the original work's themes and ideas, providing a unique perspective on the nature of storytelling and the human experience. The author explores concepts of escapism, love, and the power of imagination, delving into the ways in which stories shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Through this examination, the author ultimately questions the boundaries between reality and fiction, suggesting that the stories we tell ourselves may be just as important as the ones we read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.
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Cream of the Jest by Cabell, James Branch
Paperback
ISBN:
Publisher: Pan/Ballantine (1971)
Seller: HPB-Ruby (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $15.70
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $19.45
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