A Magnetic Man and Other Stories
by E.S. Van Vile
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Frank. F. Lovell. New York, Frank. F. Lovell, 1890. First Edition. First Impression. Paperback. A very good copy. Collects six short stories. An uncommon collection, "The protagonist of 'A Magnetic Man', whose various Inventions do nothing to make him liked, learns how to control electricity, which governs affinities; and 'Chemical Clairvoyance' features a device capable of recording the backward traces of the future on atoms, thus making Prediction possible." [SFE, Clute]. A little soiling to the wrappers and a bit of chipping and wear. [11285, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Paperback. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1890.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hyraxia (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11285
- Title
- A Magnetic Man and Other Stories
- Author
- E.S. Van Vile
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Frank. F. Lovell
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1890
- Keywords
- Pulps, Chapbooks and Paperbacks,Science Fiction,
Terms of Sale
Hyraxia
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Hyraxia
Biblio member since 2010
Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire
About Hyraxia
Specialist Bookseller dealing in modern first editions and rare books.
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- Wrappers
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- Chipping
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- Device
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- First Edition
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