The Lost World

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pyramid, 1960. First Paperback 2nd Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Beecham, Tom. Orig. published in the Strand magazine in 1912 as the author was trying to distance himself from his better-known Sherlock Holmes tales, this was his sole foray into science fiction. This is the Second Printing of this First Mass Market Paperback Edition from Pyramid (#G514), issued in 1960 to tie-in with the new 20th-Century Fox movie of the same name starring Claude Rains, Michael Rennie, Fernando Lamas, & Jill St. John. An image from the film in full color created by Tom Beecham serves as the front cover art; smaller version in black-and-white on back cover. In 192 pages. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, appears never opened! Pages lightly tanned, commensurate with age, but unmarked save for former owner's name & date to ffep. Binding tight & square, spine uncreased. Only defect is two small darkened areas at the head & foot of spine wrapping around into both front & back covers; looks like clear tape discoloration, but no evidence of tape. Nicely protected in new clear mylar collector bag Free! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2pm Pacific time; later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day