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The Languages of Pao: Available Copies
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The Languages of Pao (DAW, No. 389) by Vance, Jack
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books (Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $2.12
Shipping: $3.95
TOTAL Cost: $6.07
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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Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $3.99
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $7.74
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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Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $7.99
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $11.74
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 LANGUAGES OF PAO. ( Ace Book #F-390 );. by Vance, Jack. (pseudonym John Holbrook Vance)
Paperback
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Publisher: Ace Books Pub;, USA (1958)
Seller: Comic World (Steinbach, MB, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.00
Shipping: $7.90
TOTAL Cost: $13.90
157 pages. "Beran Panasper, young heir to the throne of Pao, had seen his father assassinated and the throne stolen by his uncle. Baran himself was saved by Palofax , a powerful scientist-wizard. The wizard instituted a system of class languages, one for warriiors, one for techs, and one for bureaucrats, the built in defects would make Pao ready for a long lost ruler- controlled by Palofac. " >> Cover creasing; surface scratching to covers; Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall
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Seller: GoPeachy (JACKSONVILLE, FL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $10.98
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $14.97
Ships from FL, USA with Tracking. Inspected, Complete and Guaranteed. Wear to cover and edge wear; May have writing or highlighting; No missing or torn pages; Binding solid. 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO by Jack Vance
Hardcover
ISBN:
Publisher: Ace Books (1958)
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS (webster, NY, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $8.00
Shipping: $7.00
TOTAL Cost: $15.00
"Very Good. A touch of wear at tip of lower right front cover. Bumped at lower left rear cover. 1" ding on front cover that does not penetrate the graphics. Minor hints of edgewear ad soiling. ." No. 47401.Cover by Gray Morrow.
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO. ( Ace Book #F-390 );. by Vance, Jack. (pseudonym John Holbrook Vance)
Paperback
ISBN:
Publisher: Ace Books Pub;, USA (1958)
Seller: Comic World (Steinbach, MB, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $10.00
Shipping: $7.90
TOTAL Cost: $17.90
157 pages. "Beran Panasper, young heir to the throne of Pao, had seen his father assassinated and the throne stolen by his uncle. Baran himself was saved by Palofax , a powerful scientist-wizard. The wizard instituted a system of class languages, one for warriiors, one for techs, and one for bureaucrats, the built in defects would make Pao ready for a long lost ruler- controlled by Palofac. " >> Minor backcover creasing; edge wear to covers Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall
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The Languages Of Pao by Vance, Jack
Paperback
ISBN:
Publisher: Ace Books, New York, NY (1958)
Seller: Ye Old Bookworm (Odessa, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $13.36
Shipping: $6.50
TOTAL Cost: $19.86
16mo 6" - 7" tall; 157 pages; Mass market paperback lightly rubbed at edges and spine ends. Two small stained place at page edges. Text blocke clean with age toning. Ace book # F-390. Bagged for protection.
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The Languages of Pao by Jack Vance
Paperback
ISBN: 9780812556964
Publisher: Tor Books (edition ) (1989)
Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $20.74
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $20.74
The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO. ( Ace Book #F-390 );. by Vance, Jack. (pseudonym John Holbrook Vance)
Paperback
ISBN:
Publisher: Ace Books Pub;, USA (1958)
Seller: Comic World (Steinbach, MB, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: Fine
Book Price: $13.00
Shipping: $7.90
TOTAL Cost: $20.90
157 pages. "Beran Panasper, young heir to the throne of Pao, had seen his father assassinated and the throne stolen by his uncle. Baran himself was saved by Palofax , a powerful scientist-wizard. The wizard instituted a system of class languages, one for warriiors, one for techs, and one for bureaucrats, the built in defects would make Pao ready for a long lost ruler- controlled by Palofac. " >> Nice, un-read copy. Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall
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Seller: Ab Astra Books (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.51
Shipping: $15.00
TOTAL Cost: $21.51
The book is in good readable condition. There is no visible writing on the pages. The binding is tight. Some spine creasing and cover wear. Slight spine lean. First DAW edition. First DAW printing.
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