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Seller: Bookmonger.Ltd, HILLSIDE, NJ, U.S.A.Bookmonger.Ltd
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Crease on cover and a few pages*.
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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. 10th. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.BooksRun
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 10th. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
- Softcover
Seller: Recycle Bookstore, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.Recycle Bookstore
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Book has light rubbing to covers, a touch of wear to edges, a faint smudge to center of back cover. otherwise in great condition, tight binding, clean and unmarked pages; an overall sturdy, attractive copy.
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Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine including Black Mask Magazine January 1958 Suddenly It's Midnight, Murder at the Dog Show, Saint-Germain the Deathless, Operation Cryptic, Best New Mysteries of the Month, and others
Whit Masterson (Robert Allison Wade & H. Bill Miller), Mignon G Eberhart, Lilian de la Torre, Michael Gilbert, Anthony Boucher (William Anthony Parker White) and others
Language: English
Published by Mercury Publications, Inc B G Davis, New York, NY, 1958
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Lazy S Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.Lazy S Books
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Add to basketTrade Paperback. Condition: Fair-Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol 31 # 1, whole # 170 of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, January 1958. Contains a novelette by Whit Masterson - Robert Allison Wade & H. Bill Miller (Suddenly It's Midnight), and stories by Mignon G Eberhart (Murder at the Dog Show), Lilian de la Torre (Saint-Ge…rmain the Deathless), Michael Gilbert (Operation Cryptic), Anthony Boucher - William Anthony Parker White (Best New Mysteries of the Month), and others. Wear at the edges and spine hinges. Spine roll. 1" loss at the bottom of the spine. Browning to the pages. A fair to good copy. C S Eisenberg (cover) (illustrator).
ALMANAC OF AMERICAN HISTORY
SCHLESINGER, ARTHUR M. JR. editor.;.WOOD, GORDON.;.CUNLIFFE, MARCUS; MAYER, S.L.;.WADE, RICHARD C. ; FERRELL, ROBERT H.
Language: English
Published by Putnam'S SONS.;.BISON BOOKS 1983 verso, NY, 1983
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- First Edition
Seller: WONDERFUL BOOKS BY MAIL, CHICO-CA, CA, U.S.A.WONDERFUL BOOKS BY MAIL
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HARDCOVER. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. first edition,2p; Second Printing. VERY GOOD CONDITION IN VERY GOOD UNCLIPT(NOPR ICE) DUST JACKET; GOLD (CLOTH)SPINE TITLES ON BLACK HARD COVERS. BRIGHT RED ENDPAPERS.BLUE TITLES ON WHITE DUST JACKET.BACK PANEL DJ LARGE BEN FRANKLIN PORTRAIT. ; MANY OLD PHOTOS &…ILUST, MAPS; 623pg thick pages; American History. Index.PANORAMIC VOLUME . Over 8,00 chronological, day-by-day entries covering every major event in Americas History. More than 170 biographies of famous personalities in American History, from Christopher Columbus to George W. Bush. Over 120 concise essays on topics of special historical interest, from the ancient essays on topics of special historical interest, from the ancient mound builders to the recent war in Iraq. Special entries on key developments in the arts, science, society, and the economy for most pivotal years and for every year between 1788 and the present. More than 200 illustrations, including many historic photographs, drawings, and maps. A comprehensive index for easy cross-referencing.
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The Magazine of FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (F&SF): October, Oct. 1960
F&SF (James Blish; Allen Drury; Arthur C. Clarke; Poul Anderson; Richard Matheson; Katherine MacLean; Howard Fast; Grendel Briartion; Isaac Asimov; Alfred Bester; Wade Miller; Philip Jose Farmer)
Published by Mercury Press, NY, 1960
- Softcover
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Books from the Crypt, N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.Books from the Crypt
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Add to basketWraps. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. 19, No. 4 (Whole No. 113). Edited by Robert P. Mills. Cover art by Chesley Bonestell ("Unloading Empty Fuel Tanks on the Moon"). Includes "The Oath" (short novelet) by James Blish; "Something" by Allen Drury; "Inside the Comet" by Arthur C. Clarke; "Welcome" by Poul Anderson; "From Shadowed Pla…ces" by Richard Matheson; "Interbalance" by Katherine MacLean; "The Sight of Eden" by Howard Fast; "Ferdinand Feghoot: XXXII" by Grendel Briartion [R. Bretnor]; "Science: Stepping-Stones to the Stars" by Isaac Asimov; "Books" by Alfred Bester; "How Lucky We Met" by Wade Miller; "A Few Miles" (novelet) by Philip Jose Farmer. Old tape at spine heel; shallow chip to mid front foredge; tanning; edge and corner wear. Magazine.
Language: English
Published by Pearson Education Limited, United Kingdom, Harlow, 1993
- Softcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a systematic account of a key topic in student law courses, and also an introduction to the literature of public law. This is a major textbook, covering all aspects of the subject - which is a required topic for entry into the legal profession in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is… also studied by all law students in Scotland. The changes to this edition include: the Public Order Act 1986, the Official Secrets Act, the Security Service Act and the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, all of 1989 - measures that directly affect the individual's civil liberties. It examines the increasing impact on Britain of the law of the European Communities and asks whether the United Kingdom needs a new Bill of Rights to keep national law in line with the European convention on Human Rights. Although the approach remains essentially the same as previous editions its structure has been revised. Much new material is included, ensuring the book is up-to-date and relevant to the study of law, government and politics today. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
- Softcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
- Softcover
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Language: English
Published by Pearson Education Limited, United Kingdom, Harlow, 1998
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This, the definitive text on Constitutional and Administrative Law, helps students understand and comment upon crucial events and their historical context. Taking into account the wide variety of changes in Britain's system of government and public law since 1993, this text provides the backgroun…d for understanding the proposals for constitutional reform made by the new Labour government. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
- Softcover
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United KingdomAnybook.com
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9789814408134.
- Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.GreatBookPrices
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Language: English
Published by Platinum Oak Publishing 7/1/2020, 2020
Series: Book 1 of 1 - Anunnaki Wars
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Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.BargainBookStores
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Phoenix Rising. Book.
Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions
Capetta, A. R.; Roush, Wade; Alexander, Will; Ancrum, Kayla Marie; Capetta, A. R.; Davis, Charlotte Nicole; Nasugraq Hopson, Rainey; King, A.S.; Myers, Eugene; Myers, EC; Petrus, Junauda; Wishnevsky, Sarah; Xu, Wendy
- Hardcover
Seller: Massive Bookshop, Erving, MA, U.S.A.Massive Bookshop
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- Softcover
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Published by Longmans Green, 1948
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Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.Easy Chair Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 474 pages. Ex-university library marks, sunned spine and cover edges; pages are yellowed; a good working copy still. No jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Legal, Jurisprudence, Government; Inventory No: 218925.
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The Magazine of FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (F&SF): May 1975 ("The Stochastic Man"; "Sherlock Holmes Versus the Martians")
F&SF (Robert Silverberg; Manly Wade Wellman & Wade Wellman; James P. Girard; Harlan Ellison; Vance Aandahl; Liz Hufford; C. G. Cobb)
Published by Mercury Press, NY, 1975
- Magazine / Periodical
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Add to basketSingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. 48, No. 5. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Dario Campanile for "Croatoan" by Harlan Ellison. Includes "The Stochastic Man" (pt. 2 of 3) by Robert Silverberg; "Sherlock Homes Versus Mars" (novelet) by Manly Wade & Wade Wellman; "Something's Coming" (novelet) by James P. Gi…rard; "Sylvester's Revenge" by Vance Aandahl; "The Book Learners" by Liz Hufford; "The Guy Who Knows About the Holes" by C. G. Cobb; "Cartoon" by Gahan Wilson; "Science: The Planet That Wasn't" by Isaac Asimov. Tanned; foxing; lower spine worn and stressed. Book.
- Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.GreatBookPrices
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The Magazine of FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (F&SF): May 1975 ("The Stochastic Man"; "Sherlock Holmes Versus the Martians")
F&SF (Robert Silverberg; Manly Wade Wellman & Wade Wellman; James P. Girard; Harlan Ellison; Vance Aandahl; Liz Hufford; C. G. Cobb)
Published by Mercury Press, NY, 1975
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Books from the Crypt, N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.Books from the Crypt
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Add to basketSingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 48, No. 5. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Dario Campanile for "Croatoan" by Harlan Ellison. Includes "The Stochastic Man" (pt. 2 of 3) by Robert Silverberg; "Sherlock Homes Versus Mars" (novelet) by Manly Wade & Wade Wellman; "Something's Coming" (novelet) by James P. Gir…ard; "Sylvester's Revenge" by Vance Aandahl; "The Book Learners" by Liz Hufford; "The Guy Who Knows About the Holes" by C. G. Cobb; "Cartoon" by Gahan Wilson; "Science: The Planet That Wasn't" by Isaac Asimov. Tanned; rubbing; minor bumps and dings. Book.
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The Magazine of FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (F&SF): September, Sept. 1974
F&SF (Ted Thomas; Tom Reamy; Manly Wade Wellman; Larry Eisenberg; Michael Bishop; C. L. Grant; Robert F. Young; Isaac Asimov)
Published by Mercury Press, NY, 1974
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Books from the Crypt, N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.Books from the Crypt
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Add to basketSingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. 47, No. 3. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Jeannine Guertin for "Cathadonian Odyssey" by Michael Bishop. Includes "The Resuers" (novelet) by Ted Thomas; "Twilla" (novelet) by Tom Reamy; "Goodman's Place" by Manly Wade Wellman; "Elephants Sometimes Forget" by Larry Eisenbe…rg; "The Rest is Silence" by C. L. Grant; "Spacetrack" by Robert F. Young. Features: "Books" by John Clute; "Cartoon" by Gahan Wilson; "Films: Earthtrek" by Baird Searles; "Science: Look Long Upon a Monkey" by Isaac Asimov; "F&SF Competition." Minor creasing; writing impressions to cover; small superficial scar to rear. Book.
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FAMOUS WESTERN: August, Aug. 1952
Famous Western (Harold Gluck; William Hopson; Hamlin Daly; Art Kercheval; C. H. Cogswell; Dave Wilson; Ben Smith; A. A. Baker; S. A. Lombino; Wade Hamilton)
Published by Columbia Publications, NY, 1952
- Softcover
- Magazine / Periodical
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SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 13, no. 4. Pulp magazine. Edited by Robert A. W. Lowndes. Front cover A. Leslie Ross for "Crazy Joe's Gold" (novel) by William Hopson. Includes "Know Your West" (Special Department) by Harold Gluck; "Dangerous Widow" (novel) by Hamlin Daly; "Ride Those Gun-Damned Hills" by… Art Kercheval; "Badge of Justice" (novel) by C. H. Cogswell; "We Pointed Them East" (Fact Story) by Dave Wilson; "The Decision" by Ben Smith; "Digger John's Mine" by A. A. Baker; "Smell the Blood of an Englishman" by S. A. Lombino; "The Last Raid" (Fact Story) by Wade Hamilton. Uncredited illustrations. Tears to mid-frotn hove have been tape-mended on inside, but cover is a bit puffy at that point; edge tears; tanning. Book.
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Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United KingdomChiron Media
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Paperback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Collier Books/Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, 1965
Series: Book 2 of 3 - The Space Trilogy
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Copyright 1944 by Clive Staples Lewis/1s. 222 pp. Solidly and tightly bound copy with moderate external wear and use. Copy with clean text. Minimal, light, slight or very mild browning, tanning, foxing or discoloration on page edges, not affecting text. Light fraying on bottom of cover pag…es. Pictures of actual copy -not displayed here!- available upon request. Lee Wade (Cover Design); © 1986 by Kinuko Y. Craft (Cover Illustration) (illustrator).
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The Magazine of FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (F&SF): September, Sept. 1974
F&SF (Ted Thomas; Tom Reamy; Manly Wade Wellman; Larry Eisenberg; Michael Bishop; C. L. Grant; Robert F. Young; Isaac Asimov)
Published by Mercury Press, NY, 1974
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Books from the Crypt, N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.Books from the Crypt
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SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+ to Near Fine. Vol. 47, No. 3. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Jeannine Guertin for "Cathadonian Odyssey" by Michael Bishop. Includes "The Resuers" (novelet) by Ted Thomas; "Twilla" (novelet) by Tom Reamy; "Goodman's Place" by Manly Wade Wellman; "Elephants Sometimes Forget" by…Larry Eisenberg; "The Rest is Silence" by C. L. Grant; "Spacetrack" by Robert F. Young. Features: "Books" by John Clute; "Cartoon" by Gahan Wilson; "Films: Earthtrek" by Baird Searles; "Science: Look Long Upon a Monkey" by Isaac Asimov; "F&SF Competition." Sticker pull on rear. Book.
Published by Haynes Publishing Group, 1988
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Squirrel Away Books, Loveland, CO, U.S.A.Squirrel Away Books
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 36036 (754) : Very Good condition Softcover Quarto, 1988, 1st edition presumed. Wraps somewhat soiled. Interior clean and tight. Size: 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. Book.
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The Magazine of FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (F&SF): January, Jan. 1956
F&SF (C. M. Kornbluth; Robert Abernathy; Arthur C. Clarke; P. Schuyler Miller; Winona McClintic; Robert Lindner; Manly Wade Wellman; Theodore R. Cogswell; Paul A. Carter; Mildred Clingerman)
Published by Fantasy House, NY, 1956
- Magazine / Periodical
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Add to basketSingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 10, No. 1. Edited by Anthony Boucher. Cover by Nicholas Solovioff for "The Cosmic Charge Account" (short novelet) by C. M. Kornbluth. Includes "The Year 2000" by Robert Abernathy; "What Goes Up. . ." by Arthur C. Clarke; "Daydream" by P. Schuyler Miller; "The Anti-Climax" (verse) b…y Winona McClintic; "The Jet-Propelled Couch" (article) by Robert Lindner; "On the Hills and Everywhere" by Manly Wade Wellman; "Recommended Reading" (department) by Anthony Boucher; "Threesie" by Theodore Cogswell; "Unbalance Equation" (short novelet) by Paul A. Carter; "Mr. Sakrison's Halt" by Mildred Clingerman. Tanning; creasing; minor loss at upper front cover foredge corner (see scan); minor loss at spine heel; light edge and corner wear. Book.
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The Magazine of FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (F&SF): February, Feb. 1957 ("The Last Canticle")
F&SF (Walter M. Miller, Jr.; Fredric Brown; August Derleth; Sam Moskowitz; Arthur C. Clarke; G. C. Edmondson; Grendel Briarton - aka R. Bretnor; Manly Wade Wellman; Poul Anderson; C. Day Lewis)
Published by Fantasy House, NY, 1957
- Magazine / Periodical
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Add to basketSingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. 12, No. 2 (Whole No. 69). Edited by Anthony Boucher. Cover art by Emsh ("Disintegration of a Force-Field"). Includes "The Last Canticle" (short novel) by Walter M. Miller, Jr.; "Expedition" by Fredric Brown; "The Dark Boy" by August Derleth; "How Science Fiction Got Its Name" (art…icle) by Sam Moskowitz; "Venture to the Moon; V: Watch this Space; VI: "A Quesion of Residence" by Arthur C. Clarke; "The Interlab Prroject" by G. C. Edmondson; "Ferdinand Feghoot" by Grendel Briarton [R. Bretnor]; "Recommended Reading"; "Old Devlins A-waiting" by Manly Wade Wellman; "Journey's End" by Poul Anderson; "The Antique Heroes" (verse) by C. Day Lewis. Tanned; minor losses to frotn foredge (see scan). Book.
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45th USSR Championship Final, Leningrad 1977
Robert Graham Wade (1921-2008) and L S Blackstock and H C Thomas (editors)
Language: English
Published by Chess, Sutton Coldfield, 1978
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- First Edition
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 33 pages with diagrams, tables and index. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. (Lusis: 1773) First edition. The 45th USSR Championship was held at Leningrad, November 28 - December 22, 1977. The following players finished up just in time to spen…d Christmas with their families: Lev Alburt; Vladimir Bagirov; Yuri Balashov; Iossif Davidovich Dorfman; Efim Geller; Karen Ashotovich Grigorian; Boris Gulko; Alexander Kochyev; Gennadi Kuzmin; Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian; Lev Polugaevsky; Oleg Romanishin; Vasily Smyslov; Evgeni Ellinovich Sveshnikov; Mikhail Tal; Vladimir Borisovich Tukmakov. Well, maybe it wasn't Christmas, but it was a time of peace as two-thirds of the games were drawn, a USSR Championship record. Perhaps it comes as no surprise that Petrosian found his way to the lead. However, a loss in round 8 allowed Gulko to first catch him, then take the lead with a win over Smyslov in round 9. At this point both players went into draw mode, spliting point after point. That set up a last-round showdown between the leaders, reminiscent of the situation in 1975 where Petrosian defeated tournament leader Gulko in the penultimate round. However, Boris kept his head (helped by having White this time around) and drew to keep his lead over Petrosian. But not over everybody else. The slow pace allowed Dorfman to come back and tie for first with a last round win over Smyslov. Meanwhile, Polugaevsky and Tal fought for a chance to catch Petrosian for third place, and this time the older man prevailed. Gulko and Dorfman then drew a six game play-off match *Game Collection: Gulko - Dorfman Play-off Match, 1978)m so everybody just called it a day and let them reign as co-champions. Condition: Light edge wear else a very good copy.
