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THE UNREASONING MASK
by Farmer, Philip José
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Fine/Slipcase Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0399126732
- ISBN 13
- 9780399126734
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1981. First Edition, Limited to 500 Numbered & Signed copies; #304. Cloth. Very Fine/Slipcase Fine. 8vo, black cloth with gold lettering on spine, matching black cloth slipcase, mottled tan Japan endpapers, 293 pages. Philip José Farmer (1918 - 2009) was an American author known for his science fiction / fantasy novels and short stories. Farmer is best known for his novel series, especially the World of Tiers and Riverworld saga. <br/> <br/> The Unreasoning Mask (1981) is a mystical, high-action adventure. Ramstan is the captain of al-Buraq, a rare model starship capable of alaraf drive: instantaneous travel between two points in space. When a similar ship mysteriously disappears, it is discovered that a "creature" is destroying intelligent life on planet after planet. Captain Ramstan must strive to save intelligent life.<br/> <br/> EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION for this remarkably inventive space adventure!. Book is very tight, clean, & bright in its firm and Fine slipcase. No previous owner marks. Book seems unread.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8146
- Title
- THE UNREASONING MASK
- Author
- Farmer, Philip José
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Slipcase Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Limited to 500 Numbered & Signed copies; #304
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0399126732
- ISBN 13
- 9780399126734
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- saga, humans, planet, space, SCI FI, adventure, creature, starship, destroyer
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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- First Edition
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- Tight
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- Spine
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