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Artifact
by Benford, Gregory
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0312930488
- ISBN 13
- 9780312930486
- Seller
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Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Item Price
$25.95$15.57
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Tor Books, 1985. A very nice copy of this fine novel of scientific speculation. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Dustjacket is unclipped and mylar protected, showing a one inch gash to the spine. and light age-toning throughout. A beautiful copy in a slightly offended dustjacket.. First Edition - First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Don Gonzalez - Cover Art . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
ArtifactA small cube of black rock has been unearthed in a 3500-year-old Mycenaean tomb.An incomprehensible object in an impossible place; its age,its purpose, and its origins are unknown.Its discovery has unleashed a global storm of intrigue, theft andespionage, and is pushing nations to the brink of war.Its substance has scientists baffled. And the miracle it contains does not belong on this Earth.It is mystery and madness -- an enigma with no equal in recordedhistory. It is mankind's greatest discovery ... and worst nightmare.It may have already obliterated a world. Ours is next.A small cube of black rock has been unearthed in a 3500-year-old Mycenaen tomb.An incomprehensible object in an impossible place; its age, its purpose, and its origins are unknown.Its discovery has unleashed a global storm of intrigue, theft and espionage, and is pushing nations to the brink of war.Its substance has scientist baffled. And the miracle it contains does not belong on this Earth.It is mystery and madness-an enigma with no equal in recorded history. It is mankind's greatest discovery...and worst nightmare.It may have already obliterated a world. Ours is next.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookmarc Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014644
- Title
- Artifact
- Author
- Benford, Gregory
- Illustrator
- Don Gonzalez - Cover Art
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition - First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0312930488
- ISBN 13
- 9780312930486
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science Fiction;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bookmarc Books
Biblio member since 2011
Campbell River, British Columbia
About Bookmarc Books
We are a small independent, carbon-neutral bookroom located in Campbell River, BC. Open to the public by appointment only, we specialize in Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Weird Fiction. Throw in some Occult options and we think we've got a nice assortment, but by all means, have a look for yourself. If you need more info or a scan, just let us know.If you are a local or are visiting the Campbell River area, you can always pick your book up in person...at an agreed upon time, please. We also feature Free Local Delivery!
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