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WITHOUT SORCERY by Sturgeon, Theodore - 1948

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WITHOUT SORCERY by Sturgeon, Theodore - 1948

WITHOUT SORCERY

by Sturgeon, Theodore

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[Philadelphia]: Prime Press, 1948. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Sturgeon's first book, preceded by a promotional pamphlet containing a single story from this book. A collection of thirteen stories introduced by Ray Bradbury. Sturgeon is "one of modern SF's prime originator's of non-technologically oriented SF of superior literary merit. Outstanding stories include 'Bianca's Hands,' a tale of horror and love in which a young man becomes obsessed with the beautiful hands of an ugly imbecilic girl, and 'Microcosmic God,' in which a scientist creates a race of tiny, time-accelerated beings whom he tortures into developing fantastic inventions. Also noteworthy are 'Ether Breather,' the author's first published story, 'It,' and 'Shottle Bop.'" - Joe De Bolt and John Pfeiffer, "Outstanding SF Books, 1927-1979." Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1102. Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 4-148. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 3-192. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1558. A fine copy in very good rubbed and worn dust jacket. (#158955)
  • Bookseller L. W. Currey, Inc. US (US)
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  • Place of Publication [Philadelphia]
  • Date Published 1948
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Without Sorcery: Thirteen Tales

by Sturgeon, Theodore

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Prime Press, 1948 Book. Illus. by Tschirky, L. Robert. Good. Cloth. Edition not stated. Rubbing to the boards and extremities, pages moderately tanning. Text clean..
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WITHOUT SORCERY

by Theodore Sturgeon, intro by Ray Bradbury

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US: Prime Press, 1948. first edition. Hardcover. Good +/good. 5 x 8 in. Cloth boards. Condition is GOOD+ ; front inner joint is started but muslin unbroken. Covers very clean, minor shelf wear. Text unmarked. DJ is GOOD ; not clipped, worn, edges very chipped. Fic. Stax.
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Without Sorcery

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Prime Press, 1948. Unmarked copy in full cloth binding. 355pp. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. Good only jacket is rubbed, spine faded, with shallow chipping. In a protective mylar cover. Thirteen tales.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Tschirky, L. Robert. 12mo - over 6" - 8" Tall.
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Without Sorcery: Thirteen Tales

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First trade edition of Sturgeon's first book. There was a signed edition issued as well, and an advance copy of a single story ("It") -- this copy will do you just fine until you can find either of those scarcities. Sturgeon is one of the most important writers of science fiction/fantasy short stories. If you don't already know his stories, nothing I can say will convince you about buying this book. Get a cheaper edition, read his stories, then come back.This copy is interesting because it has laid in two index cards from Camille Cazdessus ("Caz" oin the signature) of Sargasso Book Shop, Lakewood CO: one of the early dealers in SF and fantasy books. The first one says "Ben -- sold our one copy of this boxed edition -- would you be satisfied with this? If not -- send it back and we'll refund $8.00. Okay? -- Caz" The other card says "Thanks!" in a significantly different handwriting. Both cards have The Sargasso Book Company rubber stamp. The "Ben" mentioned in the first card was probably Ben Solon,… Read More
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WITHOUT SORCERY

by Theodore Sturgeon

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PRIME PRESS, 1948. Hardcover. USED Good.
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by Sturgeon, Theodore

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prime press, first edition hardcover. some spine fading, 1948, edge wear at top and bottom of spine, bookplate, couple small edge chips, near fine in very good + dust jacket
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by Sturgeon, Theodore

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prime press, first edition hardcover. 1948, fine book in a very good - fine dust jacket , small chips at spine ends and corners, closed edge slits, fold rubbing
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Without Sorcery

by Sturgeon, Theodore (Introduction By Ray Bradbury)

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Prime Press, 1948. First Edition . Black Cloth. Near Fine Book/Very Good Dustjacket. L. Robert Tschirky Dustjacket. 355 Pp. Black Cloth, Gilt. A Bright Clean Example, Spine Gilt Is Brilliant, With Sturgeon's Signature On The Half Title, Touch Of Wear At Corners And A Few Small Areas Along Bottom Of Covers. Dust Jacket With A Little Wear And Minute Loss At Corners, Light Fading To Purple Background Of Spine Panel. And Small Handwritten Annotations [Mostly "No", Two Others "Ht-G" And "Ht-F"] To Left Of Each Title Listed On Rear Panel. Signed By Sturgeon.
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by Sturgeon, Theodore

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prime press, first edition hardcover. fine book near fine jacket 1948, rubbing, slight spine end wear, inscribed by oswald train to his mother
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WITHOUT SORCERY

by THEODORE STURGEON

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PRINE Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. A VERY FINE FIRST EDITION IN DUST JACKET. SIGNED.
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