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Newark, NJ: Sam Moskowitz, Publisher, 1973. Wraps. Good. Side stapled zine. 12 pp. Single issue of this zine devoted to the study of science fiction and fantasy work. This issue with two pieces by Richard M. Hodgens: "Typee and the Time Machine;" and "H.G. Wells on Mars and the Moon." GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy toning to the paper. Minor soiling and edgewear.

Boston: John W. Luce and Company. Cloth. Good. no date, early 1900s. Faded brick colored paper boards with a black cloth spine. 194 pp. Black and white illustrated plates by S.H. Sime, all present as called for. A collection of short stories in what would become known as the fantasy genre, with the stories depicting worlds and gods of the author's creation. This work, as well as some of Lord Dunsany's other fantasy writings, would inspire authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, H.P. Lovecraft and others. Much of Lord Dunsany's work established the groundwork for future fantasy novels. GOOD condition. Moderate fading to the covers and spine. Minor soiling, scuffing and edgewear. Very light scattered foxing in the interior.

Ilford, UK: Fantasy Review, Publisher, 1948. Pamphlet. Good. Pamphlet, self-wraps. 20 pp., including covers. A few illustrations present. A fantasy and science fiction fanzine from the UK, reviewing stories and trends in mainstream science fiction and fantasy magazines, including a lengthy piece on Weird Tales. Front cover illustration by Roy Hunt. GOOD condition. Vertical fold crease present. General toning and very light soiling. Wavy mailing lines on the lower reverse.

Memphis, TN: Dennis McHaney, Publisher, 1975. First Edition. Wraps. Good. First printing of this first issue. Illustrated side stapled wraps. 24 pp. A few illustrations throughout. First issue of this fanzine devoted to the work of science fiction/fantasy author Robert E. Howard. This includes the first reprint of a story that first appeared in in Weird Tales, "The Fearsome Touch of Death." Also present are checklists of published and unpublished fiction by Howard. GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy foxing and some staining to the covers. Minor to moderate soiling. Paper backstrip apparently removed from the spine, with the evidence of glue remaining. Some creasing and curling along the edges.

Caulfield, Australia: AFPA, Publisher, 1954. Wraps. Good. Illustrated wraps. 30 pp. A fanzine devoted to science fiction, fantasy and science. This issue with "Interplanetary Flight;" "Trigger Mortis Rides Again;" "Flying Saucers-and Power;" "The Dream of the Ages;" and a study of the use of Dianetics in "Dianetic First Aid." GOOD condition. Mailing labels, stamps and postal markings on the rear cover. Vertical fold crease present. Minor wrinkling. Some soiling to the covers. Light toning in the interior.