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The Digging Leviathan: Available Copies

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The Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586201756
    Publisher: Grafton (1988)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $1.66
    Shipping: $7.26
    TOTAL Cost: $8.92

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Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group (1984)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $9.42
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Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586201756
    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited (1988)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $9.75
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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 Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586201756
    Publisher: Grafton (1988)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $11.39
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    TOTAL Cost: $11.39

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.78

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The Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586201756
    Publisher: Grafton (1988)


    Seller: MusicMagpie (Stockport, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $4.55
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    TOTAL Cost: $11.67

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The Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586201756
    Publisher: Grafton (1988)


    Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $1.63
    Shipping: $10.18
    TOTAL Cost: $11.81

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.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace (1984)


    Seller: SecondSale (Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $13.89
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Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace (1984)


    Seller: Unique Books (Lexington, KY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $9.50
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    TOTAL Cost: $14.50

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DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by Blaylock, James

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace (1989)


    Seller: Tim's Books (Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $7.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $15.00

An uncommon book. Interiors fading. Bookstore stamp.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9781930235168
    Publisher: Babbage Pr (edition Revised) (2002)


    Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $15.88
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    TOTAL Cost: $15.88

Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9781930235168
    Publisher: Babbage Press, Northridge, CA (1984)


    Seller: Artis Books & Antiques (Calumet, MI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $10.95
    Shipping: $4.95
    TOTAL Cost: $15.90

A nice copy near fine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by blaylock, james p.

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: ace (1984)


    Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS (webster, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $10.00
    Shipping: $6.95
    TOTAL Cost: $16.95

, near fine, unread, , paperback,

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by Blaylock, James

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace Books, New York (1984)


    Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA (Talent, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $10.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $17.00

Cover art by Jim Gurney. A fine and bright unread, as new copy.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9781930235168
    Publisher: Babbage Press (2002)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $17.47
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Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9781930235168
    Publisher: Babbage Press (2002)


    Seller: Better World Books: West (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $17.47
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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 Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace (1984)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $17.96
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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. 0.25

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The Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace (1984)


    Seller: Overstreets Marketplace (Bulverde, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $10.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $18.00

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None

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The Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9781930235168
    Publisher: Babbage Pr (2002)


    Seller: Unique Books For You (Aurora, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $13.99
    Shipping: $5.17
    TOTAL Cost: $19.16

Book is in great condition. Text clean & unmarked, solid binding. in the mail within 24 hours. Minor shelf/edge wear.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586201756
    Publisher: Grafton (1988)


    Seller: Neo Books (Sidcup, KENT, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.28
    Shipping: $16.85
    TOTAL Cost: $22.13

Some wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, edges and corners a little creased and worn, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear but yellowing

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The Digging Leviathan
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace (1984)


    Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $23.39
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $23.39

Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 0.25

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace., NY: (1984)


    Seller: Kathmandu Books (Winter Park, FL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $18.00
    Shipping: $6.99
    TOTAL Cost: $24.99

PB original in pictorial wrappers. 1st Printing. Inside of the covers browned, otherwise a near fine copy in wraps.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by BLAYLOCK, JAMES P.

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Grafton Books 1988 (1988)


    Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd. (Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $5.03
    Shipping: $20.97
    TOTAL Cost: $26.00

Paperback (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 may reduce your overall postage costs

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The Digging Leviathan pbo SIGNED
    by James P. Blaylock

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace (1984)


    Seller: DreamHaven Books (Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $20.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $26.00

Paperback Original. SIGNED / dated (10/30/09) on title page. James Gurney cover art. VG; inside covers browned.

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by blaylock, james p.

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: grafton (1988)


    Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS (webster, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $20.00
    Shipping: $6.95
    TOTAL Cost: $26.95

, near fine, , paperback,

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Northridge: Babbage Press, (2002). (2002)


    Seller: BOOKFELLOWS Fine Books, ABAA (Sun City, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $25.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $31.00

First trade paperback edition, first printing. "September 2002" statement to the copyright page, $18.95 to the rear cover. Selected as one of the prestigious Pringle's 100 best fantasy novels of all time. Blaylock was dubbed the father of steampunk due greatly to this delightful fantasy romp spiced with flying bicycles, mermen, and enormous ancient creatures, and is set in very recognizable Southern California streets and areas, featuring two smart teens who are influenced to build a digging leviathan after reading Edgar Rice Burroughs books. Fine, square, tight and firm in glossy stiff-card wraps with front cover art by Lydia C. Marano, with white titles to the spine; original printed $18.95 price still intact to the rear cover. No remainder mark.

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The Digging Leviathan
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586201756
    Publisher: Ace Books: NY (1984)


    Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS (Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $14.69
    Shipping: $19.45
    TOTAL Cost: $34.14

SF novel. ''Ace original/September 1984'' on copyright page. Cover art by Jim Gurney. In Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels #86. Fine (unread) copy.

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ace Science Fiction Books [1984], New York (1984)


    Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (Laurel, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $35.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $42.00

Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Paperback original. ".the first volume of what may be called the Digging Leviathan world, is set in a modern Los Angeles, beneath which is a giant Underground sea (it may be the first Los Angeles novel to feature one, though it is certainly not the last), and some of whose inhabitants hope to penetrate the centre of the Hollow Earth, which serves as the primary venue for Zeuglodon (2012), where the entire inner reality may be the Invention of a man asleep, who may be a Secret Master, or who may not." - SFE online. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-133. Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 7-37. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 4A-33. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 86]. A fine copy with a touch of shelf wear. (28476)

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The Digging Leviathan (signed by the author).
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780441148004
    Publisher: Ace Books: NY (1984)


    Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS (Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $29.38
    Shipping: $19.45
    TOTAL Cost: $48.83

SF novel. ''Ace original/September 1984'' on copyright page. Cover art by Jim Gurney. In Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels #86. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Inner covers browning, else a fine (unread) copy.

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN .
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9781870338202
    Publisher: Morrigan Publications, [Bath, Avon] (1988)


    Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB (Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $45.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $51.00

Octavo, boards. First hardcover edition. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-133. Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 7-37. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 4A-33. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 86. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#169455)

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THE DIGGING LEVIATHAN .
    by Blaylock, James P.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Morrigan Publications, [Bath, Avon] (1988)


    Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (Laurel, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $45.00
    Shipping: $7.00
    TOTAL Cost: $52.00

Octavo, boards. ".the first volume of what may be called the Digging Leviathan world, is set in a modern Los Angeles, beneath which is a giant Underground sea (it may be the first Los Angeles novel to feature one, though it is certainly not the last), and some of whose inhabitants hope to penetrate the centre of the Hollow Earth, which serves as the primary venue for Zeuglodon (2012), where the entire inner reality may be the Invention of a man asleep, who may be a Secret Master, or who may not." - SFE online. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-133. Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 7-37. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 4A-33. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 86]. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#169455) (30084)

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