THE SPACE PIRATE
Vance, John Holbrook, writing as "Jack Vance."
Published by A Toby Press Book [1953], [New York], 1953
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Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Signed by Vance on the title page. Paperback original, digest size format. Space Opera set in the future in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," set out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (), p. 138. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." [Reference: Hewett and Mallett, The Work of Jack Vance A2]. Age darkening to text block (as usual), light edge rubbing, tiny loss to spine ends, a very good copy. (21671). Seller Inventory # 21671
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Title: THE SPACE PIRATE
Publisher: A Toby Press Book [1953], [New York]
Publication Date: 1953
Binding: Soft cover
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First edition.
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THE SPACE PIRATE
Published by
A Toby Press Book [1953], [New York], 1953
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Paperback original, digest size format. Space Opera set in the future in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," set out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (), p. 138. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." [Reference: Hewett and Mallett, The Work of Jack Vance A2]. Age darkening to text block (as usual), light edge rubbing, penciled letter to front cover, a very good copy. (21670). Seller Inventory # 21670
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THE SPACE PIRATE
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A Toby Press Book, [New York], 1953
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Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Octavo, pp. [1-2] 3-128, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Toby Press [no. 2]. A space opera in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," sets out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (1995), p. 138. The author's second book. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." Reginald 14465. Small faint circular felt tip pen mark on front cover, faint vertical crease along left edge of front cover, several creases to rear cover, latter most likely manufacturing flaws as this is an otherwise near fine, unread copy. (#86682). Seller Inventory # 86682
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THE SPACE PIRATE
Published by
A Toby Press Book [1953], [New York], 1953
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Paperback original, digest size format. Space Opera set in the future in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," set out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (), p. 138. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." [Reference: Hewett and Mallett, The Work of Jack Vance A2]. Light darkening to text block, light chipping to lower left front corner, light shelf wear, a very good copy. (1375). Seller Inventory # 1375
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THE SPACE PIRATE
Published by
A Toby Press Book [1953], [New York], 1953
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Paperback original, digest size format. Space Opera set in the future in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," set out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (), p. 138. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." [Reference: Hewett and Mallett, The Work of Jack Vance A2]. Age darkening to text block (as usual), slight rubbing to edges, tiny chip from upper right front corner, a very good to nearly fine copy. (17641). Seller Inventory # 17641
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THE SPACE PIRATE
Published by
A Toby Press Book, [New York], 1953
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Octavo, pp. [1-2] 3-128, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Toby Press [no. 2]. A space opera in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," sets out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (1995), p. 138. The author's second book. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." Reginald 14465. Tiny chips from spine ends, a bright, very good or better, unread copy. (#142254). Seller Inventory # 142254
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THE SPACE PIRATE
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Softcover
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Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
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First edition. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Signed by Vance on the title page. Paperback original, digest size format. Space Opera set in the future in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," set out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (), p. 138. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." [Reference: Hewett and Mallett, The Work of Jack Vance A2]. Age darkening to text block (as usual), mild rubbing to edges, stress crease to lower spine, a nearly fine copy. (17640). Seller Inventory # 17640
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THE SPACE PIRATE
Published by
A Toby Press Book [1953], [New York], 1953
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Paperback original, digest size format. Space Opera set in the future in which Paddy Blackthorn, an "Earther," set out to steal the secret of the interstellar space drive from The Sons Of Langtry, genetically altered descendants of the drive's inventor. "A simple quest story centered around five gold rings or bracelets owned by the rulers of the Galaxy." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (), p. 138. Published later in a shorter version as "The Five Gold Bands." [Reference: Hewett and Mallett, The Work of Jack Vance A2]. Darkening to text block, some mild edge rubbing, a fine copy, unread. (15575). Seller Inventory # 15575
Quantity: 1 available