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The Masks of Time: Available Copies

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SoftCover: Clean Inside, Clean outside. Minor crease in binding, Minor edge turns on cover. Includes Author introduction (Member of Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Multiple Hugo & Nebula award winner). Stock image is accurate cover (and approximate condition)

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 .

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

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Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.36

BERKLEY EDITION NOVEMBER 1978. COVER HAS CREASING AND SURFACE WEAR. 227 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. SCIENCE FICTION. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7

Shows minor wear.

The year is 1999. The century is about to turn. The civilized world is prosperous but tense with fear about the possibility of a major war. The undeveloped world is beset by an hysterical conviction that the world will come to an end with the arrival of the new century. Into this explosive situation floats a creature calling himself Vornan-19, claiming to be a visitor from 1,000 years in the future. The world is ready for a sign, an omen, but no one realizes exactly what Vornan-19 really is . Nominated for the Nebula Award in 1968. Mass market paperback. This is a used book. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, notes, or highlighting. Covers show shelf wear; rear cover shows minor rubbing . Small tear at base of spine. No owner's marks or bookplates, not ex-library. Price tag on front. Binding is tight and square. Corners not bumped. An excellent reading copy.

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.35

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.35

Standard used condition. Reading copy or better. Some creasing and color chipping to the spine.

Ballantine Books #U6121, 1968. Stated first edition. Paperback original. Very Good condition. Faint creases along the spine seams. Rubs and a thumbnail crease along the front cover's outer edge. Dust soiling to the wrappers. Mild tanning to the pages.

First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. No extraneous markings. All pages are intact and binding is strong. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.36

Trade paperback edition.

, , paperback, near fine,

U-6121 , almost near fine, unread, soiling, PBO. , paperback,

The year is 1999. The century is about to turn. The civilized world is prosperous but tense with fear about the possibility of a major war. The undeveloped world is beset by an hysterical conviction that the world will come to an end with the arrival of the new century. Into this explosive situation floats a creature calling himself Vornan-19, claiming to be a visitor from 1,000 years in the future. The world is ready for a sign, an omen, but no one realizes exactly what Vornan-19 really is . Nominated for the Nebula Award in 1968. Mass market paperback. Stated first edition. Publisher book number U6121, cover price $0.75. This is a used book. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, notes, or highlighting. Since this book is from 1968, there is light age browning on inside covers and top and bottom of text block which does not affect readability. Covers show shelf wear; bottom of front cover shows a mild crease. Previous owner's initials on front endpaper, not ex-library. Binding is tight and square. Hinges are firm. Price sticker on front cover. Corners not bumped.

Yellow illustrated wraps. Clean and white, no marks. "It was the afternoon of Christmas Day, a year before the end of the millennium, when Vornan-19 materialized, naked, on the Spanish Steps in Rome. Ninety-nine witnesses all agreed that he just descended from the sky, leaving a glowing track as he arched through the air. None of them saw any kind of vehicle." (from the cover blurb)

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.