Hicksville, New York: The Gnome Press Inc., 1959. First edition. Some light offsetting to end papers, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (28152). Octavo, original light red cloth, spine stamped in black. Collects fifteen stories, including a first publication in hardcover of the John Steinbeck story "The Short Story of Mankind" (first published in Playboy), others authors included are Brian Aldiss, Fritz Leiber, Theodore Sturgeon Avram Davidson, Gerald Kersh, and others. Also included are four non-fiction features. See Anatomy of Wonder 3-220.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 28152
Title: SF: '59: THE YEAR'S GREATEST SCIENCE-FICTION AND FANTASY
Author: Merril, Judith (ed.)
Book Condition: Used - Some light offsetting to end papers, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (28152)
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: The Gnome Press Inc.
Place of Publication: Hicksville, New York
Date Published: 1959
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Anthology . SF

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