Spine creased, page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.
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Gordon R. Dickson was the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author of many classics of fantasy and science fiction, most famously the Childe Cycle (also known as the Dorsai series). He died in 2001.
"Dickson is among the best storytellers we have ever has...one of the finest makers that our field has ever known."--Poul Anderson
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Seller: Collectible Science Fiction, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, U.S.A.
Dickson classic with some wear throughout. Seller Inventory # 6366
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 2nd THUS. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 6282168-75
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Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover. Seller Inventory # CHL10781107
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Seller: Carmarthenshire Rare Books, Carmarthen, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued. 5th or later Edition. paperback, 176 pages, pages tanned otherwise a very good reading copy. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. SF/1. Seller Inventory # 150894
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Seller: bbs, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear. Cover Art: Tony Roberts (illustrator). 1975 Edition. © 1960: 1st in the 'Childe Cycle' series of books. 2nd printing of 1975 edition. Originally published under this title in Astounding Science Fiction as a 3 part serialization during 1959. Then published under the title 'The Genetic General' in 1960. This edition restored text from the 1959 version and may represent a true 3rd revision. Sometimes identified as "3rd in the 'Dorsai Trilogy'", but considered to be the 1st in the 'Childe Cycle' around which following novels and short stories centre:- Synopsis: Donal Graeme set out to re-shape the galaxy, but first he must tear it apart. Donal Graeme, Dorsai of the Dorsai, was the final link in a long genetic train, the ultimate soldier, whose breadth of vision made him a master of space war and strategy - and something even greater. He was the focus of centuries of evolution, the culmination of planned development, and through him a new force made itself felt. The Dorsai were renowned throughout the galaxy as the finest soldiers ever born, trained from birth to fight and win, no matter what the odds. With Donal at their head they embarked upon the final, impossible venture: they set out to unify the splintered worlds of Mankind:- Review(s): "Explosive" - Judith Merril:- (original cost £0.50). Seller Inventory # 20.026.00015
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Seller: bbs, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Good: Moderate signs of wear. Cover Art: Tony Roberts (illustrator). 1975 Edition. © 1960: 1st in the 'Childe Cycle' series of books. 1st printing of 1975 edition. Dealer's stamp to inside front cover. Originally published under this title in Astounding Science Fiction as a 3 part serialization during 1959. Then published under the title 'The Genetic General' in 1960. This edition restored text from the 1959 version and may represent a true 3rd revision. Sometimes identified as "3rd in the 'Dorsai Trilogy'", but considered to be the 1st in the 'Childe Cycle' around which following novels and short stories centre:- Synopsis: Donal Graeme set out to re-shape the galaxy, but first he must tear it apart. Donal Graeme, Dorsai of the Dorsai, was the final link in a long genetic train, the ultimate soldier, whose breadth of vision made him a master of space war and strategy - and something even greater. He was the focus of centuries of evolution, the culmination of planned development, and through him a new force made itself felt. The Dorsai were renowned throughout the galaxy as the finest soldiers ever born, trained from birth to fight and win, no matter what the odds. With Donal at their head they embarked upon the final, impossible venture: they set out to unify the splintered worlds of Mankind:- Review(s): "Explosive" - Judith Merril:- (original cost £0.50). Seller Inventory # 11.004.00173
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Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
First Edition. Condition: vg++. vg++ 1st Sphere Books Ltd 1975 edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 207900
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Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
Condition: vg++. vg++ Sphere Books Ltd 1976 edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 222577
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Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
paperback / softback. Condition: fine. 1st Sphere 1978 edition paperback, fine In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 34916
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Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
paperback / softback. Condition: vg+. Sphere 1980 vg+ paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 3981
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