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Canopus in Argos: Archives - Five Volumes: Re: Colonised Planet Five SHIKASTA; The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five; The Sirian Experiments; The Making of the Representative for Planet 8: Documents Relating to the Sentimental Agents

Canopus in Argos: Archives - Five Volumes: Re: Colonised Planet Five SHIKASTA; The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five; The Sirian Experiments; The Making of the Representative for Planet 8: Documents Relating to the Sentimental Agents

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Canopus in Argos: Archives - Five Volumes: Re: Colonised Planet Five SHIKASTA; The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five; The Sirian Experiments; The Making of the Representative for Planet 8: Documents Relating to the Sentimental Agents

by Lessing, Doris

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ISBN 10
0394507320
ISBN 13
9780394507323
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Five Volumes 8vo., 148pp. Beautiful Stated First American Editions of Lessing's Magnus Opus, published between 1979 and 1983. Uniformly bound in black cloth with titles in gilt on spine. All volumes are square, tight, and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jackets , ($15.95), have a hint of edge-wear and Volume 1 has a 1" closed tear on the rear panel. All are fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, or toning. A gorgeous collectable set at a great price.

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Brenner's Collectable Books US (US)
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Title
Canopus in Argos: Archives - Five Volumes: Re: Colonised Planet Five SHIKASTA; The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five; The Sirian Experiments; The Making of the Representative for Planet 8: Documents Relating to the Sentimental Agents
Author
Lessing, Doris
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
ISBN 10
0394507320
ISBN 13
9780394507323
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1979
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Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror;
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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