Search Results: Titles starting with W from Astro Trader Books

MARY ROBERTS RINEHART. THE WALL. Dell Publishing, New York, 1963. First Edition Thus with this new Dell cover art, (3rd Dell issue reprint overall). Dell #9370 with the original 45 cents price on cover. Condition: Near Fine / Very Good. Light shelf wear with micro chips to edges and mild creases typical of pulp fiction books of this age, otherwise barely read, pages are clean and binding tight. Faint ghost sticker on lower left of front cover. Rinehart was one of the major female mystery writers of the Golden Age and inspiration of the comic book character "Batman" created by Bob Kane inspired from a book called "The Bat Whispers". Cover art by K. Thompson. Classic mystery paperback collectible. 320 pgs.

[RONALD STEEL]. SIGNED & INSCRIBED. WALTER LIPPMANN AND THE AMERICAN CENTURY. Little, Brown and Company, Boston, MA, 1980. First Edition. True First Edition stated. Book Condition: Near Fine / Very Good. With mild shelf wear, appears unread, pages are clean and binding tight. In original red cloth and type in gilt on spine. Neat notes by previous owner on pages through out. Dust Jacket Condition: Good / Fair. Unclipped and fully intact, micro-chips to extremities, creases and a few closed tears through out clear taped by previous owner along spine and cover. In professional collector Brodart plastic protector sleeve. Extremely rare autograph and inscription from author Ronald Steel. Inscribed to Dr. Steve Novak; "For Steve Novak, from a fellow Lippmanniac. Ronald Steel." Autographed copies of the most definitive biography book ever written on multiple Pulitzer Prize Winner(s) political journalist, Walter Lippmann, by biographer Ronald Steel,are scarce, as of this writingthis is the only known first… Read More

A.E.VAN VOGT THE WAR AGAINST RULL . Pocket Books Inc. / Permabook Edition, New York, 1962. First U.S. Edition in paperback. 2nd printing. A "fix-up" novel of a collection of six stories from the Astounding Science Fiction pulp magazines of the 1940s with additional writings to connect the stories and chapters. Condition: Good. With mild creases, micro-chips typical of pulp fiction books of this age. Slight slant on spine, with vintage Hollywood book store stamp behind cover page opposite ffep, neat notes from previous owner on the stories and tie-ins to the novel through out book. Mild stains to pages through out mostly on lower pages. The six short stories that comprise most of the novel, all originally published in Astounding Science Fiction are: Chapters 1-4: "Co-Operate - Or Else!" (April 1942). Chapter 5; new material bridging the gap between the first and second stories. Chapters 6-7: "Repetition" (also known as "The Gryb": April 1940). Chapters 8-13: "The Second Solution" (October 1942).… Read More

[MICHAEL FOREMAN]. WAR AND PEAS. Thomas Y. Crowell, New York, 1974. First U.S. Edition. Condition: Near Fine. Appears unread, in publisher's original cherry red cloth boards with tangerine orange colored endpapers, titles in gilt on spine, illustration in gilt on front cover, faint two inch hairline scratch on front cover, previous owner's book label on ffep, pages are very clean, bright and binding tight. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Unclipped with the original price of $5.95 on the first inner flap, a few creases, rubbing to extremities, faint hairline scratch on front cover. Overall in exceptionally near fine pristine book condition for a 45+ year old book. Illustrated by author Michael Foreman. Rare modern first children's book collectible. Unpaginated. 4to.

[EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS]. THE WAR CHIEF. Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1928 (1927). Reprint. Condition: VG+. Appears unread, in original publisher's red cloth with black titles, no publisher's top stain, mild corner bumping, a touch of fraying to spine edges, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. Neat previous owners bookplate on first pastedown from private library collection and small book store sticker on rear pastedown. Lacking only the scarce dust jacket. One of the earliest reprints of The War Chieffrom G&D publishers, uncommon in this very good plus condition. First appearance in 1927 in the pulp magazine Argosy All-Story Weekly. Classic ERB western adventure novel, collectible. 383 pgs. with glossary page, [9 pgs. Ads.]. 8vo.

[MATT REEVES, MARK BOMBACK]. WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES. 20th Century Fox, Los Angeles, 2017. First Edition. Condition: Fine. Appears unread, pages are clean and binding tight. Final draft shooting script, FYC nominated for an Oscar for Best Achievement in Special Effects. Starring actor Andy Serkis who also starred in the Lord of the Rings trilogy films. Classic Sci-Fi screenplay collectible. 116 pgs. Small 8vo.

[HARRY HARRISON]. WAR WITH THE ROBOTS. Pyramid Books, New York, 1962. First Edition, First printing. True First Edition in paperback, Pyramid #F-771 with the publisher's original 40 cents price on front cover. Condition: Very Good +. With mild shelf wear, micro-chips to edges and mild creases to covers typical of pulp fiction books of this age, otherwise barely read, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. A superb copy, scarce in this condition. Cover art by John Schoenherr. Classic Sci-Fi pulp fiction and rare collectible. 158 pgs. 16mo.

[EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS]. THE WARLORD OF MARS. Grosset & Dunlap, New York, circa 1932 (1919). Reprint. Condition: Good. Appears gently read, in original publisher's green cloth with black titles, publisher's red top stain, fraying to spine ends, scuffs, light soiling to covers, foxing throughout pages mostly the first few pages, title page, else pages are clean, unmarked and binding good. Neat previous owners bookplate on first pastedown from private library collection and bookstore sticker on rear pastedown. Lacking only the scarce dust jacket. One of the earliest reprints of the The Warlord of Mars from G&D publishers. First appearance in the 1913 issue pulp magazine The All-Story. Frontispiece illustrated by J. Allen St. John. Classic ERB fantasy adventure novel, a good reading copy. 296 pgs. + [16 pgs Ads.] 8vo.

[MICHAEL MOORCOCK]. THE WARLORD OF THE AIR. DAW Books, New York, 1978. First Edition Thus, First printing. First edition from DAW Books #UW1380, #291 with the original $1.50 price on the front cover. Condition: Good+. Appears gently read, lightly sunned spine, micro-chips, creases to extremities, previous book store stamp recto rear wrapper else pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. First novel in the Oswald Bastable series. Cover art by Gino D'Achille. Science fiction vintage paperback from major author, collectible. 175 pgs. 16mo.

[LIN CARTER]. THE WARRIOR OF WORLD'S END. DAW Books, New York, 1974. True first edition DAW #UQ1140, #125 with the original 95 cent price on the cover. Condition: VG+. Appears unread, creases near spine on front cover, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. First novel in the Gondwane Epic. Cover art by Vincent Di Fate. Modern fantasy vintage paperback original from a major author, collectible. 160 pigs, 16mo.

[THEODORE STURGEON]. A WAY HOME. Pyramid Giant, New York, 1956. First Edition, First printing. True first edition Pyramid #G184 with the original 35 cent price on the cover. Condition: VG+. Appears barely read, a touch of crinkle on spine, scuff to upper right edge of front cover, trivial soiling to rear panel not affecting text, micro-chips on spine edges, reading crease, else pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. A collection of nine stories with many from the Golden Age of Science Fiction and several stories first featured in the 1940s in the pulp magazine Astounding Science Fiction. Cover art by Mel Hunter. Science fiction collection vintage paperback original first edition, collectible. 192 pgs. 16mo.

[CAROLYN JANICE CHERRY]. WELL OF SHIUAN. Daw Books, New York, 1978. First Edition, First printing. True first edition DAW #UJ1371, No. 284 with the original price of $1.95 on the front cover. Condition: Near Fine. Appears unread, creases to spine, edge wear, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. This is the second volume in the Morgaine Saga. Cover art by Michael Whelan. Fantasy first edition novel from a major author, rare collectible. 253 pgs. 16mo.

[WESTCOTT]. WESTCOTT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS. FJ Westcott, Ohio, 2011. Softcover 2011 catalogue. First Edition. Appears unread, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. Covers the entire Westcott studio lighting system such as the Spiderlite continuous fluorescent lights (CFL), umbrellas, soft boxes, grids, backgrounds and more. Westcott is made in the U.S.A. since 1899. 98 pgs. 12mo.

[EDWIN BALMER, PHILIP WYLIE]. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE. Paperback Library, New York, 1962. First Edition Thus. First edition paperback from this publisher Paperback Library #52-180 with the original 50 cent price on the cover. Condition: VG+. Appears unread, rubbing to spine edges, scuffs to rear panel, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight, a rare paperback in any condition. First appearance in serial form September, 1932 in the pulp magazine The Blue Book Magazine. The film of the same name was released in 1951 by Paramount Pictures and produced by George Pal. Cover art by Richard Powers. Classic Golden Age science fiction novel, vintage paperback first edition, scarce collectible. 192 pgs. 16mo.

MAZO DE LA ROCHE. WHITEOAKS OF JALNA. Pocket Books, New York, 1946. First Edition in paperback. Pocket Book #375. Condition: Very Good / Good. Red endpapers. With micro chips to edge extremities on covers, one centimeter closed tear and mildly sunned at the crown of spine, wraps unglued due to age from joint but intact, slightly water stained near page edges to about the first 50 pages and mild creases typical of pulp fiction books of this age, otherwise barely read, pages are clean, bright and binding tight. Wraps still have much of original gloss. First paperback ever of the Whitoaks family 100 year saga novels from the bestselling Canadian author . Vintage paperback and scarce collectible.

[ALGIS BUDRYS]. WHO?. Questar / Popular Library / Warner Books, New York, 1987. First Edition Thus. First edition from this publisher with full number line and new cover art. Conditon: VG+. Appears unread, creases, light scratches, micro-chips to extremities of covers, ghost sticker to upper right of front cover, else pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. The 1974 Sci-Fi Cold War movie with the same name was based on this novel starring Elliot Gould and Trevor Howard, later retitled Roboman. Cover art by James Gurney. Vintage science fiction paperback collectible. 212 pgs. 16mo.

[ALGIS BUDRYS]. WHO ?. Ballantine Books, New York, 1975. First Edition Thus. First edition from this publisher with this new cover art. Appears barely read, scuffs to head, tail of spine, reading crease, micro-chips to extremities else pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. The 1974 Sci-Fi Cold War movie with the same name was based on this novel starring Elliot Gould and Trevor Howard, later retitled Roboman. Cover art by Bob Giusti. Vintage science fiction paperback collectible. 185 pgs. 16mo.

[ALGIS BUDRYS]. WHO ?. Penguin Books, UK, 1964. First Edition Thus. First edition from this publisher. Condition: Good -. A well read copy, clear tape repair on head and tail of spine, soiling to covers, intro page and verso of front cover, price marked off with pen, book store stamps on cover and intro page, overall pages are clean and binding good. The 1974 Sci-Fi Cold War movie with the same name was based on this novel starring Elliot Gould and Trevor Howard, later retitled Roboman. Cover art by Raoul Hynckes . Vintage science fiction paperback, a good reading copy. 159 pgs. 16mo.

[DEBORAH NOURSE LATTIMORE]. SIGNED, INSCRIBED WITH ORIGINAL DRAWING. WHY THERE IS NO ARGUING IN HEAVEN. Harper & Row, New York, 1989. First Edition. Condition: Fine / Near Fine. Appears unread, pages are clean, bright and binding tight. Dust jacket is near pristine, unclipped with only mild shelf wear. Overall a about fine copy, scarce in this condition. Signed, inscribed and with rare drawing from author and illustrator Deborah Nourse Lattimore. Not ex-library, not remainder marked, not a autopen and not a facsimile autograph. Classic illustrated children's fantasy and scarce signed collectible. 36 pgs. 4to.

[JEAN DU BOUILLIER]. WIND SONG. Schauer Printing Studio, Inc., / Karlton Winter, Santa Barbara, CA., 1927. First Edition. Condition: Fine / Near Fine. Appears unread, light soiling to rear cover board, minor rubbing, micro-chips to edge extremities of boards otherwise pages are clean, bright, unmarked, hinges are strong and binding tight. One-quarter black cloth binding, titles in gilt on spine, gilt paper backed pictorials boards and illustration, decorated endpapers in gilt, folded leaves, pages with the original fine paper watermarks. Scarce in this about fine condition. Cover art by Jean Du Bouillier. Classic poetry from a well known Art Deco illustrator and poet, rare collectible. 65 pgs. Large 8vo.