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When Worlds Collide by Balmer, Edwin; Wylie, Philip - 1933

by Balmer, Edwin; Wylie, Philip

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When Worlds Collide by Balmer, Edwin; Wylie, Philip - 1933

When Worlds Collide

by Balmer, Edwin; Wylie, Philip

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New York: A. L. Burt Company Publishers, 1933. Hardcover. 344pp. Bright orange cloth stamped in blue on the cover and the spine, top edge stained orange. Two tiny dents to the edges of front board. A fine copy in very good dustjacket with chipping to the edges, a closed tear to lower edge of rear panel and a mildy faded spine panel. "A celebrated novel of impending cosmic catastrophe and the attempt to save a favored few from sharing the fate of the doomed world." Barron, Anatomy of Wonder, 1981, 2-130. ; Octavo.

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  • Publisher A. L. Burt Company Publishers
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1933
  • Keywords SCIENCE FICTION, SPACE TRAVEL, CATASTROPHES

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Complete Run of Avon Fantasy Reader, Avon Science Fiction and Fantasy Reader, and Avon Science...
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Complete Run of Avon Fantasy Reader, Avon Science Fiction and Fantasy Reader, and Avon Science Fiction Reader

by Wollheim, Donald A., ed

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New York: Avon Book Company, 1947. First Edition. Pictorial wrappers. Original wrappers. The set includes eighteen issues of Avon Fantasy Reader, two issues of Avon Science Fiction and Fantasy Reader and three issues of the Avon Science Fiction Reader. These constitute the complete output of the fantasy and science fiction series edited by Donald A. Wollheim and published in the years from 1947 to 1953. Most of the stories appearing in Avon Fantasy Reader, with very few exceptions, were reprints, whereas the other two short-lived titles published original material. Among the contributors are Murray Leinster, William H. Hodgson, August Derleth, Abraham Merritt, H. P. Lovecraft, P. Schuyler Miller, Clark Ashton Smith, Fletcher Pratt, H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack Vance, Jack Williamson, Ray Cummings, Hannes Bok, Robert Bloch, Algernon Blackwood, Ray Bradbury and many others. A rather hard to find complete set in better than average condition. ; Octavo.
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Bones of the Moon

Bones of the Moon

by Carroll, Jonathan

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London: Century Hutchinson Ltd, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Signed and dated by the author on title page. Precedes the U.S. edition. ; Octavo; Signed by Author.
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Islands in the Sky

Islands in the Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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Boston: Gregg Press, 1979. First Printing. Hardcover. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Originally published as one of the Winston science fiction juvenile series in 1952. A particularly well preserved and attractive copy. ; Octavo.
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Fantastic Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 1 August 1952 and Vol. 1 No. 2 December 1952

Fantastic Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 1 August 1952 and Vol. 1 No. 2 December 1952

by Gibson, Walter Brown, ed

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Derby, CT: Capitol Stories, Inc, 1952. First Edition. Printed wrappers. The only issues of this short-lived magazine. Both issues have faint stress lines along the spines and pages moderately age-toned. Include stories by Gibson and others. Art by Lou Morales, Dick Giordano, Frank Frollo, Stan Campbell and Al Tyler. A well preserved set with bright covers.
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War with the Robots

War with the Robots

by Harrison, Harry

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London: Dennis Dobson, 1967. First British Edition. Hardcover. First hardcover edition. Slightly bruised spine head, very faint spotting to fore edge. A fine copy in fine dustjacket with a touch of wear. Signed by Harrison on the title page. Includes eight stories.; Octavo; Signed by Author.
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Complete Run of Avon Fantasy Reader, Avon Science Fiction and Fantasy Reader, and Avon Science...
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New York: Avon Book Company, 1947. First Edition. Pictorial wrappers. Original wrappers. The set includes eighteen issues of Avon Fantasy Reader, two issues of Avon Science Fiction and Fantasy Reader and three issues of the Avon Science Fiction Reader. These constitute the complete output of the fantasy and science fiction series edited by Donald A. Wollheim and published in the years from 1947 to 1953. Most of the stories appearing in Avon Fantasy Reader, with very few exceptions, were reprints, whereas the other two short-lived titles published original material. Among the contributors are Murray Leinster, William H. Hodgson, August Derleth, Abraham Merritt, H. P. Lovecraft, P. Schuyler Miller, Clark Ashton Smith, Fletcher Pratt, H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack Vance, Jack Williamson, Ray Cummings, Hannes Bok, Robert Bloch, Algernon Blackwood, Ray Bradbury and many others. A rather hard to find complete set in better than average condition. ; Octavo.
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Bones of the Moon

Bones of the Moon

by Carroll, Jonathan

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London: Century Hutchinson Ltd, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Signed and dated by the author on title page. Precedes the U.S. edition. ; Octavo; Signed by Author.
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Islands in the Sky

Islands in the Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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Boston: Gregg Press, 1979. First Printing. Hardcover. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Originally published as one of the Winston science fiction juvenile series in 1952. A particularly well preserved and attractive copy. ; Octavo.
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Fantastic Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 1 August 1952 and Vol. 1 No. 2 December 1952

Fantastic Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 1 August 1952 and Vol. 1 No. 2 December 1952

by Gibson, Walter Brown, ed

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Derby, CT: Capitol Stories, Inc, 1952. First Edition. Printed wrappers. The only issues of this short-lived magazine. Both issues have faint stress lines along the spines and pages moderately age-toned. Include stories by Gibson and others. Art by Lou Morales, Dick Giordano, Frank Frollo, Stan Campbell and Al Tyler. A well preserved set with bright covers.
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War with the Robots

War with the Robots

by Harrison, Harry

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London: Dennis Dobson, 1967. First British Edition. Hardcover. First hardcover edition. Slightly bruised spine head, very faint spotting to fore edge. A fine copy in fine dustjacket with a touch of wear. Signed by Harrison on the title page. Includes eight stories.; Octavo; Signed by Author.
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When Worlds Collide (64-360)

by Philip Wylie, Edwin Balmer

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Paperback Library, 1970. Mass Market Paperback. Used Good. Wear to cover, bumped corners, pages tanned but clean and unmarked. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item.
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When Worlds Collide

by Wylie, Philip Balmer, Edwin

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Paperback Library, 1970. mass market. Good. . Cover and edges shows shelf wear and minor tanning. Former owner's name inside front cover. Pages shows tanning.
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When Worlds Collide
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When Worlds Collide

by Wylie, Philip, Balmer, Edwin

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University of Nebraska Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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When Worlds Collide

by Philip Wylie,Edwin Balmer

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Paperback Library, January 1968. Mass Market Paperback . Used - Good. Light edge and cover wear with unmarked pages. Domestic orders shipped with USPS tracking numbers.
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When Worlds Collide (Bison Frontiers of Imagination)
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When Worlds Collide (Bison Frontiers of Imagination)

by Wylie, Philip; Balmer, Edwin

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Bison Books. New. BRAND NEW, GIFT QUALITY! NOT OVERSTOCKS OR MARKED UP REMAINDERS! DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER!
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When Worlds Collide

by Balmer, Edwin; Wylie, Philip

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Philadelphia & New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Good with no dust jacket. 1933. Hardcover. Condition is good minus. No dust jacket. Rear spine edge has a split. Book is slightly cocked. Front cover has an area of light bluish staining to the upper outer corner. Crayon scribble on rear free endpaper. .
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When Worlds Collide

by Philip Wylie; Edwin Balmer

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Warner Books Inc (Mm), 1982-11. Paperback. Good.
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WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE

by Edwin Balmer, Philip Wylie

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[EDWIN BALMER, PHILIP WYLIE]. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE. Paperback Library, New York, 1962. First Edition Thus. First edition paperback from this publisher Paperback Library #52-180 with the original 50 cent price on the cover. Condition: VG+. Appears unread, rubbing to spine edges, scuffs to rear panel, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight, a rare paperback in any condition. First appearance in serial form September, 1932 in the pulp magazine The Blue Book Magazine. The film of the same name was released in 1951 by Paramount Pictures and produced by George Pal. Cover art by Richard Powers. Classic Golden Age science fiction novel, vintage paperback first edition, scarce collectible. 192 pgs. 16mo.
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When Worlds Collide
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When Worlds Collide

by Wylie, Philip

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UNIV OF NEBRASKA PR. New. Special order direct from the distributor
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When Worlds Collide

by Edwin Balmer; Philip Wylie

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A. L. Burt Co Pub,, 1933. hardcover. Good. . Cover and edges shows wear. Pages are clean and intact.
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The Centaur

The Centaur

by Updike, John

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NY: Crest Books. F. 1964. 1st Printing. Paperback. Crest Book #R682, 1964. Stated first Crest printing. Fine condition. R ubs at the head of the spine. .
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Human Nature
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Human Nature: New Doctor Who Adventures

by Cornell, Paul

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A respectable used copy of one of the most-liked New Adventures -- slight rubbing, slight edge wear. See the photos, and ask if you need more info.
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The Brick Moon  : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham
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The Brick Moon : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham

by Hale, Edward Everett

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Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Fine with no dust jacket. 1971. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. The Near Fine slipcase has a faint mark at the tail of the spine edge. ; Early science fiction that imagines a human colonized brick and mortar satellite moon of the Earth. Satirical subtext throughout, based on personalities and society in Boston, MA. Originally serialized in The Atlantic in 1869 and 1870. Copy 712 of a limited edition of 1,950. Signed by the illustrator. Seventeen woodcuts printed in brown, directly from the blocks, by Michael McCurdy, prolific illustrator and founder of the Penmaen Press. Printed by Spiral Press on fine paper. Half dark linen with gilt image of a telescope, the remainder natural linen on boards. This is the later binding, the first being in quarter brown linen, no image, the remainder natural. Slipcase is clean, with sharp corners, and a clean, woodcut illustrated, title label that wraps around the spine edge. Signed by the illustrator. A clean… Read More
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK

by Gerrold, David

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New York: Ballantine Books, 1973. Mass market paperback. 276 pages + 64 pages of photographs. First printing of this paperback original. An inside picture of the 3 worlds of Star Trek: 1) Gene Roddenberry" conception of the TV series; 2) the show itself--writers, stars and technicians; and 3) the world of the fans who kept the series alive after NBC cancelled it. The book is clean and bright, with just a hint of edgewear; a couple of reading crease on the spine, but still square and tightly bound. Bookstore stamp at top of page facing the front cover.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
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Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

by RAY BRADBURY

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A FINE FIRST EDITION IN DUST JACKET. SIGNED BY MR. BRADBURY ON TITLE PAGE.
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A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

by Verne, Jules

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Jules Verne: Jules A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 1959 Dodd, Mead Science Fiction Book Club Edition. Special introduction by Arthur C. Clarke. USED. VG/G original red, black and white Jean Morton dust jacket. Spine of jacket is skinned by price label removal. Beige boards, red topstain, 226 pages, binding is tight. Plot summary:" In Jules Verne's JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a geology professor, Otto Lindenbrock, and his nephew Axel discover and decode an ancient document that purports to show that a dormant volcano holds a secret entrance to a series of caverns leading to a subterranean world at the earth's center. In the name of scientific discovery, they follow the instructions and undertake a hazardous journey deep within the earth..."
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY

by RAY BRADBURY

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Signed by the author, Ray Bradbury. The later printing of this edition which contains a new introduction written by Ray Bradbury specifically for this edition. As new in dust jacket. remainder mark
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The Book of Philip Jose Farmer
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The Book of Philip Jose Farmer

by Philip Jose Farmer

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SIGNED. First Hardcover Edition. First Printing. Elmfield Press/ London (1976). Wraparound jacket art by Josh Kirby. Very near fine, full cloth hardcover with fine, as new jacket. Spine head and heel edges very lightly pushed and two mildly bumped corners. Jacket is quite fine, as new, and bright in fresh, removable mylar sleeve. Signed (signature only) by Farmer on first blank page. Boxed for swift shipping. 11-b
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Silent Interviews: On Language, Race, Sex, Science Fiction, and Some Comics―A Collection of...
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Silent Interviews: On Language, Race, Sex, Science Fiction, and Some Comics―A Collection of Written Interviews

by Samuel Delany

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First Edition. First Printing. Wesleyan (1994). Fine, as new, black full cloth hardcover, with vivid silver lettering. No jacket was issued by publisher. A fresh, sharp copy. Boxed for swift, safe shipping. 11(1b)
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The Sex Demon of Jangal

The Sex Demon of Jangal

by Brent, Lynton Wright

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Hollywood, CA: Brentwood Publishing Co. / Crime-Adventure Series Book No. 101 1st Edition, 1964 ----------paperback. An erotic fantasy novel. Covers slightly rubbed, very modest shelfwear, a near fine copy.. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Illus. by The Author (front cover). Note: our prices on Biblio are the LOWEST of any of the sites on which we list our books.
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