Piers Anthony Xanth paperback bundle with four vintage fantasy novels from the early years of the long running series.
The bundle includes the first three Xanth adventures together with Night Mare, giving a reader Bink's beginning, the search for Xanth's magic, a journey into Castle Roogna's past, and a later threat to the kingdom.
Details
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Item: Four book paperback bundle
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Series: Xanth
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Author: Piers Anthony
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Publisher: Del Rey and Ballantine Books
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Year: Exact publication years of these printings not confirmed from photos
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Edition/Printing: Later paperback printings, exact printing numbers not confirmed from photos
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Format: Mass market paperbacks
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Dust Jackets: Not issued
- Genre: Fantasy fiction
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Size: Approximately 7 inches x 4 inches each
Books Included
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A Spell for Chameleon: Xanth Book 1, 344 pages, ISBN 0-345-34753-6
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The Source of Magic: Xanth Book 2, 326 pages, ISBN not confirmed from photos
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Castle Roogna: Xanth Book 3, 329 pages, ISBN 0-345-33748-4
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Night Mare: Xanth Book 6, 307 pages, ISBN 0-345-35493-1
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Cover Art: Illustrated fantasy covers, artist credits not confirmed from photos
About the Stories
A Spell for Chameleon introduces Bink, a young man who faces exile because he cannot prove that he possesses a magical talent.
The Source of Magic follows Bink and his companions on a journey to discover where Xanth's magic comes from and why it may be in danger.
Castle Roogna sends Dor into the castle's past, where he must help a young zombie and search for a way to restore the Zombie Master.
Night Mare follows Mare Imbrium as she carries a warning to the rulers of Xanth while an invading army and a mysterious Horseman threaten the kingdom.
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
- All four books are intact and remain suitable as reading copies.
- Pages shown are legible and held in the bindings.
- The colorful illustrated covers remain recognizable and display well together.
- No missing pages were reported.
Issues / Wear
- All four books have cover rubbing, spine creases, softened corners, edge wear, and handling marks.
- Page edges and interiors have noticeable age toning.
- Night Mare has water damage, spotting, heavier page discoloration, and substantial cover and spine wear.
- The Source of Magic has bookstore and price stamps inside.
- A Spell for Chameleon has heavy rubbing and creasing across the paperback cover and spine.
- Castle Roogna has lighter cover wear, edge rubbing, and age toning.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The first three books introduce the setting, characters, and playful rules that shaped the wider Xanth series.
This bundle suits a reader who wants affordable copies rather than crisp shelf copies.
The matching illustrated paperback format gives the group the look of a fantasy shelf built one used bookstore visit at a time.
They have been read hard, but there is plenty of reading left in them.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
