SF: '58: THE YEAR'S GREATEST SCIENCE-FICTION AND FANTASY
by Merril, Judith (ed.)
- Used
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (29105)
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Gnome Press Inc., [1958]. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (29105). Octavo, original light red cloth, spine stamped in black. Collects eleven short stories which includes "The Fly" by George Langelaan, this is its first book publication and the basis for two horror films. Other authors include Brian Aldiss, Isaac Asimov, Henry Kuttner, Avram Davidson, Zenna Henderson, and others; plus nonfiction essays on science fact. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1394.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29105
- Title
- SF: '58: THE YEAR'S GREATEST SCIENCE-FICTION AND FANTASY
- Author
- Merril, Judith (ed.)
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (29105)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Gnome Press Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1958]
- Keywords
- Anthology . SF
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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