{"product_id":"star-wars-paperback-lot-bantam","title":"Star Wars Paperback Bundle of 6 Bantam Spectra Novels, Zahn, Hambly, Rusch, Kube-McDowell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Star Wars paperback lot includes six Bantam Spectra novels from the 1990s, including Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn, Children of the Jedi and Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly, The New Rebellion by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, The Last Command by Timothy Zahn, and Tyrant's Test by Michael P. Kube-McDowell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they make a useful reading bundle from the original Star Wars Expanded Universe era, with stories following Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the New Republic after Return of the Jedi. All six books shown are included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-sci-fi-books\" title=\"Bundle of 6 Star Wars novels\"\u003eBundle of 6 Star Wars novels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heir to the Empire; Children of the Jedi; The Last Command; Planet of Twilight; The New Rebellion; Tyrant's Test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timothy Zahn; Barbara Hambly; Timothy Zahn; Barbara Hambly; Kristine Kathryn Rusch; Michael P. Kube-McDowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bantam Spectra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heir to the Empire 1992; Children of the Jedi 1996; The Last Command 1994; Planet of Twilight 1997; The New Rebellion 1997; Tyrant's Test 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeir to the Empire, Timothy Zahn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN 0-553-29612-4. \u003cstrong\u003eBantam paperback edition, 1992. Reprint of the 1991 hardcover edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e 404 pages. Exact printing number not confirmed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren of the Jedi, Barbara Hambly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN 0-553-57293-8. \u003cstrong\u003eBantam Spectra mass market paperback reissue, 1996.\u003c\/strong\u003e The original hardcover was published in 1995. Exact printing number not confirmed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Command, Timothy Zahn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN 0-553-56492-7. \u003cstrong\u003eBantam Books\/Bantam Spectra paperback reprint edition, 1993.\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 3 of the Thrawn Trilogy. 467 pages. Exact printing number not confirmed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanet of Twilight, Barbara Hambly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN 0-553-57517-1. \u003cstrong\u003eBantam Spectra mass market paperback edition, 1998.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sources identify this ISBN as the 1998 paperback reprint. Exact printing number \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Rebellion, Kristine Kathryn Rusch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN 0-553-57414-0. \u003cstrong\u003eBantam Spectra paperback edition, 1997.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hardcover was published in 1996. Exact printing number not confirmed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour physical count of 551 pages also differs slightly from catalog records, which range around 532 to 560 depending on the record. I would trust the copy in hand for the listing's page count and use the ISBN only for edition identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyrant's Test, Michael P. Kube-McDowell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN 0-553-57275-X. \u003cstrong\u003eBantam mass market paperback, 1997, first paperback edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Book 3 of the Black Fleet Crisis. Your 366-page count agrees with a library catalog record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass market paperbacks with illustrated wraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None, issued as paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heir to the Empire 404; Children of the Jedi 409; The Last Command 467; Planet of Twilight 389; The New Rebellion 551; Tyrant's Test 366\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Science fiction, space opera, Star Wars fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heir to the Empire 0-553-29612-4; Children of the Jedi 0-553-57293-8; The Last Command 0-553-56492-7; Planet of Twilight 0-553-57517-1; The New Rebellion 0-553-57414-0; Tyrant's Test 0-553-57275-X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 x 4 inches each as provided. Thickness varies by title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e All six books are complete, readable copies with noticeable but usable wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean and easy to read, and no pen or pencil marks were found during inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanet of Twilight and The New Rebellion show relatively little cover wear compared with the other books in the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bindings remain usable for reading, and the books open normally in the photographed interior views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeir to the Empire shows noticeable cover and spine wear, including rubbing and creasing around the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren of the Jedi has visible cover wear. The Last Command has minor cover and spine wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe paper edges show age toning, with some books darker than others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe covers and spines show scattered rubbing, corner wear, and handling marks consistent with previously read paperbacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese six novels come from the period when Bantam Spectra was building the large Star Wars Expanded Universe in paperback during the 1990s. The group includes books connected with the Thrawn Trilogy, the Callista storyline, and the Black Fleet Crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. 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