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Foundation by Isaac Asimov - 1951
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Copyright 1951, published by Gnome Press (NY); stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page. Second state / second printing per the advertising on the rear flap and oversized list of Gnome books on back of the dust jacket. Dust jacket has $2.75 on the front inside flap, lists other Science Fiction books by the publisher on the rear, and advertises 'Foundation and Empire' and 'Second Foundation' on the rear inside flap. Jacket has significant tears, chips, and nicks along the corners and spine head and tail. It is worn along the rear, the hinges, and over the 'A' in Asimov on the front, which is also wavy (based on viewing from the back) from what appears to be a ring water mark from a glass. Navy blue hardcover has significant spine lean and is worn at the corner, spine head and tail, and bottom-edge. Small nick on the fore-edge of page 239, while page 158 has a small hole the size of the head of a pin. All pages have varying degrees of tanning. Previous owner's name and date on the front free endpaper; no other writing or markings. Overall, it is in Good condition.
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Methuselah's Children
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The Menace from Earth
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The Menace from Earth - Robert A. Heinlein 1st Edition Gnome Press 1959 Hardcover w/DJCopyright 1959, published by The Gnome Press, Inc. (New York); stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page. Dust jacket has soiling, foxing, as well as significant nicks, chips, wrinkling to the spine, and tears up to 1" along the edges, especially on the top-edge. The DJ flap does not have a price on the inside flap (as originally issued) and the rear of the jacket lists other science fiction books and their prices by Gnome Press. Yellow endpapers. Black hardcovers have slight spine lean and several nicks on the top-edge and others on the fore-edge of the boards. Heavily tanned pages. No writing or markings. Overall, it is in Good Plus (G+) condition.
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A case of conscience
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A Case of Conscience - James Blish (UK 1st Edition 2nd Impression 1959 Hardcover w/ DJ) Science Fiction Religious Alien Race Copyright 1958, published in 1959 by Faber and Faber Limited (London). Stated 'Second impression May mcmlix' on the copyright page.
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Childhood's End [Signed]
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NY: Ballantine Books, 1953. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. First paperback printing, issued simultaneously with the hardcover. Signed by Clarke in his customary blue ballpoint pen on the title page. Mass-market paperback (7 x 4.25 in.), 214pp. Very good condition, with no serious structural issues, but with the following minor cosmetic imperfections (all visible in photos): light crease to front hinge, several soft creases to covers, wear and surface flaking along rear hinge. Textblock somewhat toned. Spine slightly scalloped with a couple of very light creases; binding remains strong and secure. A reasonably presentable copy of this first issue version of Clarke's fifth novel, one of the landmark works of modern science fiction. Covert art by Richard Powers.
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Fundamentals of Solidification
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"ACE DOUBLE SCIENCE FICTION 'NUMERICAL' SERIES COMPLETE IN 56 VOLUMES" : Time Thieves, Soft Come Dragons, Dark of Woods, Fall Dream Machine, Fear That Man, Unteleported Man, Mad Goblin, Lord Trees, Yank at Valhalla, Technos, Winds Darkover, Others
by Dean R. Koontz, Philip K, Dick, Philip Jose Farmer, E.C. Tubb, A. Bertram Chandler, Mack Reynolds. Jack Vance, Ron Goulart, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Fritz Leiber, Neal Barrett, John Jakes, Edmond Hamilton, Others
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New York: Ace Books Numerical Series 1st Editions and Later Printings 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 & 1973 ----------This heavy set will require NO additional shipping charges for standard shipping for a US or Canadian order, overseas orders will require a shipping charge DRAMATICALLY LESS than actual postage (inquire). 56 paperbacks, all Ace Science Fiction Doubles, also referred to as tete-beche or dos-a-dos, describing books which when flipped over reveal another cover and book. Ace issued their science fiction doubles from 1953 to 1973 (there were "doubles" beyond 1973, but they bore a single cover which listed both books). The books were issued in 5 letter-prefix series based on original cover price, and 1 numerical series. Offered here is the final series, the NUMERICAL series, also referred to as the 5-Number or 5-Digit series, consisting of 56 volumes issued from 1969 to 1973, and bearing original cover prices of $0.60, $0.75 or $0.95. It is the COMPLETE set of Ace SF doubles…
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The Menace from Earth
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The Menace from Earth - Robert A. Heinlein 1st Edition Gnome Press 1959 Hardcover w/DJCopyright 1959, published by The Gnome Press, Inc. (New York); stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page. Dust jacket has soiling, foxing, as well as significant nicks, chips, wrinkling to the spine, and tears up to 1" along the edges, especially on the top-edge. The DJ flap does not have a price on the inside flap (as originally issued) and the rear of the jacket lists other science fiction books and their prices by Gnome Press. Yellow endpapers. Black hardcovers have slight spine lean and several nicks on the top-edge and others on the fore-edge of the boards. Heavily tanned pages. No writing or markings. Overall, it is in Good Plus (G+) condition.
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A case of conscience
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A Case of Conscience - James Blish (UK 1st Edition 2nd Impression 1959 Hardcover w/ DJ) Science Fiction Religious Alien Race Copyright 1958, published in 1959 by Faber and Faber Limited (London). Stated 'Second impression May mcmlix' on the copyright page.
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Time for the Stars
by Robert A. Heinlein
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1956]. First edition. A fine copy in nearly fine first printing dust jacket (priced $2.75 on front flap) Overall, an attractive example of the jacket. (A little tear in the top left corner, see pic.)
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Foundation
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Foundation
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Bantam Spectra Books, 1991. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Foundation
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The Centaur
by Updike, John
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Human Nature: New Doctor Who Adventures
by Cornell, Paul
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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…
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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
by RAY BRADBURY
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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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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
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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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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Seetee Shock
by Williamson, Jack [John Stewart Williamson]
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1950 First printing of the first edition. Book with light foxing to endpapers, else in fine condition; dust jacket with light rubbing and foxing, else fine.
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