Zelazny (Roger) Lord of Light
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London, Faber, 1968.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 21s.
An interesting, quasi Sci-Fi take on Buddhism and the Hindu pantheon.
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A very good copy, in very slightly toned but otherwise very good jacket.
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