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Great Science-Fiction & Fantasy Works
Science-fiction & fantasy literature: a critical list with discussions.
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The Tain: Available Copies
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The Tain by Mieville, China
Paperback
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Publisher: PS Publishing: UK (2002)
Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS (Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $76.70
Shipping: $20.31
TOTAL Cost: $97.01
SF novella. Introduction by M. John Harrison. LIMITED EDITION: 900 copies printed (400 hardcover) of which this is one of 500 numbered paperback copies signed by the author. Fine (as new) copy.
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Cities ("The Tain", "Firing the Cathedral", "A Year In the Linear City", "V.A.O.") by Peter Crowther: Editor And Introduction, China Mieville; Michael Moorcock; Paul Di Filippo; Geoff Ryman
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780575075047
Publisher: Gollancz, London (2003)
Seller: Twinwillow Books (Los Alamitos, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $125.00
Shipping: $7.00
TOTAL Cost: $132.00
Signed by Michael Moorcock on Contents page at his story in black pen, signature only. First published in 2003 stated. 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 Book; binding tight, small rubbing spot to top rear else boards straight and clean; text free of marks, appears gently read. Dust jacket (L12.99) has mild bumping to top rear flap and moderate bumping and creasing to bottom front cover. Color bright and sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box.
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The Tain by Mieville, China
Paperback
ISBN: 9781902880631
Publisher: PS Publishing, Harrogate, England (2002)
Seller: Rod Morris Books (Kittanning, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: As New
Book Price: $150.00
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $150.00
Soft cover. Condition: As New. First Edition. Very Special Edition. Corrected Proofs. Pages are all in excellent condition. Front of the Proof indicates that 400 copies of the Hardcover book will be signed by China Mieville and M. John Harrison ($40) and that a Paperback book will be signed only by China Mieville ($14), No wear on the book. AS NEW. Protected in a plastic sleeve.
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Seller: Ziesings (Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $175.00
Shipping: $4.50
TOTAL Cost: $179.50
Harrogate: PS Publishing:, 2002. First edition, TPBO, Trade paperback, SIGNED, Limited, Fine, 90 pp. Cover artwork by: Edward Miller This edition limited to 500 numbered trade paperback copies signed by the author. First edition, TPBO, Trade paperback, SIGNED, Limited, Fine,
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THE TAIN by Mieville, China
Paperback
ISBN: 9781902880631
Publisher: PS Publishing LLP, Harrogate, England (2002)
Seller: J. Wyatt Books (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: As New
Book Price: $201.25
Shipping: $23.00
TOTAL Cost: $224.25
Limited Edition. This is # 296/500. SIGNED by the author on the page following the title page. 89 pages plus advertising. Pages are all in excellent condition. Beautifully illustrated card covers with white titles. No wear on the book. AS NEW
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THE TAIN by China Mieville
Hardcover
ISBN:
Publisher: PS Publishing, England (2002)
Seller: Atlanta Vintage Books (Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $375.00
Shipping: $5.00
TOTAL Cost: $380.00
Special Signed Edition limited to 400 numbered hardback copies of which this is numbered 302. Signed by China Mieville & M John Harrison. Bright blue paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped particulars to spine. Pages are clean and unmarked. Text block has light foxing to top edge, but is otherwise clean and unmarked. Boards are clean and bright, but spine edge of rear board is slightly bowed. Binding is tight, spine is slightly cocked. Rear cover of dust jacket is similarly bowed, but is otherwise clean, bright and unmarked.
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The Tain (signed/numbered + signed by artist) by Mieville, China
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781902880648
Publisher: PS Publishing: UK (2002)
Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS (Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $383.51
Shipping: $20.31
TOTAL Cost: $403.82
SF novella. Introduction by M. John Harrison. LIMITED EDITION: 900 copies printed (500 paperback) of which this is one of 400 numbered hardbound copies signed by both authors. ADDITIONALLY SIGNED BY DUSTJACKET ARTIST EDWARD MILLER ON TITLE PAGE. Fine copy in a fine dustjacket (as new).
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