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A collection of 14 short science fiction stories by the author of "Norstrilia" and "The Rediscovery of Man". Each tale is set in an extraordinary universe of scanners, planoforming ships and animal-derived Underpeople.
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The Instrumentality Of Mankind
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Victor Gollancz: London, 1989
ISBN 10: 0575044594
ISBN 13: 9780575044593
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Hardcover
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Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS, Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Collects fourteen stories plus a nine page introduction by J. J. Pierce: originally published as a Ballantine paperback in 1979. Fine copy in a fine dustjacket (as new). First trade hardcover edition (& 1st printing). Seller Inventory # 04456
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THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF MANKIND [with Ephemera]
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Victor Gollancz, Ltd, London, UK, 1989
ISBN 10: 0575044594
ISBN 13: 9780575044593
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Hardcover
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. Second Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xvii, 238 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine is yellow with black and red lettering. Dust jacket is protected with a mylar covering, price uncut: "£11.95." Mild general shelf wear with minor soiling to text block bottom edge. One item of ephemera within mylar casing: the business card of Paul M. A. Linebarger. Shelved in LGBTQ. 1414059. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Seller Inventory # 1414059