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The Master: Available Copies

Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

Avon Cemelot Books, #ZS118, 1967, 1st paperback printing, rare US sf vintage paperback, nice copy, moderate wear to edges, small lower corner bump, still near VG+.

an adventure story. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

----------paperback. Small chip to spine bottom, modest shelfwear, an unread near fine to fine copy.

SoftCover: Good+ (Mass Market size) Minor creasing on spine. None on cover. Slight shelf wear around edges and corners. Binding is tight. This is NOT a library book: No stickers stamps or notes inside or out. First Camelot edition (NOT the True first). Book pictured in the listing is the book to be shipped. SAVE ON SHIPPING! Go to our AbeBooks storefront choose from many hundreds of other Vintage Sci-Fi titles.

1968. Reprint. 217 pages. Paperback book. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

1964. 217 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, age-toning is the only flaw to note. Appears unread; no spine crease. Two 11-year-old twins and their dog are stranded on a tiny, remote island ruled by a mind-controlling genius with plans for world domination. In The Master, a sci-fi adventure by the author of The Once and Future King, Judy, Nicky, and their dog Jokey discover the island is hollow and home to a 157-year-old mastermind determined to take over the world. [Adapted from Reviews]

Solid with a crease on the spine, a reading crease along the spine on the front cover, and two corner creases on the back.

Minor shelf to binding. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Previous dealers vintage label on rear endpaper. Text and images unmarked. Dj shelf worn with scuffs, creases, small scratches, light soiling & small tears in a mylar cover.

Paperback. Title page is not completely secure. Photograph available on request.

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.

First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (thriller fiction)

Near fine. First Camelot printing. We try to note every flaw we can find, and we are quite picky, so buy with confidence! 100% guaranteed!

Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Adventure, fiction, Action) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Print on Demand. This book plunges readers into a thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the enigmatic Rockall, a remote and rarely visited islet in the vast Atlantic Ocean. The story follows the unexpected journey of twins, Nicky and Judy, who, while exploring the island with their family, stumble upon a hidden world within the rock itself. Drawing inspiration from classic adventure tales and weaving in elements of mystery and suspense, the author crafts a narrative that explores themes of discovery, courage, and the power of human connection in the face of extraordinary circumstances. As the twins navigate this concealed society, they encounter a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. Through their interactions and observations, Nicky and Judy begin to unravel the mysteries surrounding the island's inhabitants and their purpose, raising questions about power, control, and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their interests. This book invites readers to contemplate the blurred lines between reality and perception, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring allure of the unknown. The author's insightful exploration of these themes leaves a lasting impression, reminding us that even in the most isolated corners of the world, extraordinary adventures and profound discoveries await. 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.

First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Mylar wrap added. (twins, islands)

No dust jacket. Ex-library book with typical stickers and stampings. Priority Mail is available on this item. No international shipping.

Putnam, New York, 1957. Hardcover, 256 pp. 2nd printing. Very good, minor shelf wear to extremities. Dust jacket spine is sunned with some edge wear, soiling and raggedness.

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Light wear to corners, clean and unmarked. Price clipped jacket shows some wear to edges, spine a bit faded. Adventures on a small island inhabited by super-civilized beings.

Gd. Condition Classic Science Fiction (SF13B)

Second Impression. The dustjacket shows some edgewear with light soiling and one tape repaired tear.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

blue/green cloth,1st U.S. ed. (1957), 256 pages in Very Good (lightly soiled, small tears, 2 small chips near top of spine) Dust Jacket (with $3.50 price). Corners & spine ends slightly worn; text clean / unmarked. The dj is now protected in a mylar sleeve. A Very Good copy in Very Good dust jacket.

Very good mass market paperback, 1967. First paperback printing.

First edition. Very good or better in very good dust jacket. Hardcover is rubbed at spine ends and corners. Dustwrapper rubbed and chipped at same, soiled and worn.

An unusual science fiction tale in which two children and a dog overthrow a plot to take over the world. Linen tape reinforcement on inside cover. Dust jacket has one piece of exterior scotch tape mending; lightly shelfworn. Sophisticated and restored endpapers. By the author of "The Sword In the Stone".