The Languages Of Pao

by Vance, Jack

The Languages of Pao is a science fiction novel by Jack Vance, first published in 1958, in which the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is a central theme.

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The Languages of Pao

by Vance, Jack

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1958
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New York: Avalon Books, 1958. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good+. First edition, first printing. Signed by Jack Vance on the title page. Bound in publisher's gray cloth stamped in brown on the spine. Near Fine with light toning to spine cloth, former owner address label to front paste down and pages toned. In a Very Good+ unclipped dust… Read more about this item
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1979
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Underwood-Miller, 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Signed. Hardcover, signed and limited trade edition. Underwood-Miller, 1979. Limited to 500 copies, of which 111 are signed and numbered by the author on a limitation page. This is one of the 389 trade edition copies, but has been signed by the author on the title page. A Fine hardcover, full… Read more about this item
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The Languages of Pao (DAW, No. 389)

The Languages of Pao (DAW, No. 389)

by Jack Vance

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1980-06-03
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DAW Books, 1980-06-03. Mass Market Paperback. Good. 0.5000 in x 6.8000 in x 4.1000 in. Unread. Scuffed covers with some shelf wear to edges. Binding is tight. No markings in book.
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The Languages Of Pao: Signed

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by Vance,Jack

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1958
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U.S.A.: Avalon, 1958. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Signed By Jack Vance On The Title Page. First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good Condition. Boards Have A Mild Amount Of Shelf Wear, Tiny Bit Of Bump To The Corners. Page Edges Have A Small Amount Of Reading Wear. Interior Is Clean And… Read more about this item
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO

by Vance, Jack

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1958
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO, Avalon, 1958, first edition, near fine in very fine dust-wrapper. SIGNED by the author. Along with THE LANGUAGES OF PAO in Satellite Science Fiction for December, 1957, first appearance in print, a vg copy in full color pictorial wraps with art work by Frank R. Paul.
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Languages of Pao.

by VANCE, Jack.

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1958
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NY:: Avalon Books,. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1958. Hardcover. B000GABV4S . First edition. Very good in a very good (moderate edge wear with a few small chips), price clipped dust jacket. Dust jacket design by Ric Binkley. ; 223 pages .
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO

THE LANGUAGES OF PAO

by Vance, Jack

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1st Tor
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1989
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9780812556964
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Tor pb #55696, 1st Tor edn: 5/89, (Wikipedia: "first published in 1958, based on the Sapir–Whorf hypothesis, which asserts that a language's structure and grammar construct the perception and consciousness of its speakers"), vg [list: $3.95]
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The Languages of Pao

The Languages of Pao

by Jack Vance

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1966
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Ace, 1966. First Printing. Ace F-390. Near Fine to Fine condition.
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The Languages of Pao

by Vance, Jack

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iBooks, 2004. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Languages of Pao

Languages of Pao

by Vance, Jack

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1980
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO.

THE LANGUAGES OF PAO.

by Vance, Jack. (pseudonym John Holbrook Vance)

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First Edition By This Publisher.
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1958
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USA: Ace Books Pub;, 1958. Book. Illus. by KRESEK Painted Cover Art!. Fine. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.. 157 pages. "Beran Panasper, young heir to the throne of Pao, had seen his father assassinated and the throne stolen by his uncle. Baran himself was saved by Palofax , a powerful scientist-wizard.… Read more about this item
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by Jack Vance

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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO.

by Vance, Jack. (pseudonym John Holbrook Vance)

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1980
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USA: DAW Books - Donald A. Wollheim, 1980. Book. Illus. by H.R. Van Dongen Painted Cover!. Near Fine.. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 159 pages. "Beran Panasper, young heir to the throne of Pao, had seen his father assassinated and the throne stolen by his uncle. Baran himself was saved by Palofax , a powerful scientist-wizard. The wizard… Read more about this item
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by Vance, Jack

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1978
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Daw Books, 1978. First Edition. vg+. vg+ very nice but telephone number inside 1st Daw 1978 edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse
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by Jack Vance

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1958
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Ace NY 1958 157 pages. First thus. Very good condition with edge wear, readers creases, toning to pages. See photos.10-12
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1958
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NY: Avalon, 1958. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Ric Binkley (dj). 1st, grey cloth, vg+ in vg dj w/ minor wear at spine ends and corners, $2.75 price. 223 pp. SIGNED on the half-title.
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The Languages of Pao

by Jack Vance

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1958
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New York: Avalon Books, 1958 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8" by 5.5". Ric Binkley. An exceptionally lovely signed first edition copy of Jack Vance's 1958 science-fiction novel, set in the distant future and celebrated for exploring the relationship between language and culture. The first edition, first impression of this novel, in the publisher's original price unclipped… Read more about this item
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THE LANGUAGES OF PAO. ( Ace Book #47401 );.

by Vance, Jack. (pseudonym John Holbrook Vance)

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First Edition By This Publisher.
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1958
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USA: Ace Books Pub;, 1958. Book. Illus. by Gray Morrow Painted Covers. Fine. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 150 pages. "Beran Panasper, young heir to the throne of Pao, had seen his father assassinated and the throne stolen by his uncle. Baran himself was saved by Palofax , a powerful scientist-wizard. The wizard instituted a system of class… Read more about this item
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The Languages of Pao

The Languages of Pao

by Jack Vance

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1974
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9780583123075
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Mayflower, 1974. First Thus. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 157 pages. Item Type: Book. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Previous owner's signature in ink. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0583123074. ISBN/EAN: 9780583123075. Please contact H4o Books… Read more about this item
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