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Even before visionaries such as H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, the origins of science fiction extend Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, and in deed can be traced back through Gulliver's Travels and Shakespeare's surreal last work, The Tempest. Here are some of the works of the Golden Age of Science Fiction with those early rocketship expeditions to Mars and more contemporary cyberpunk tales.

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The October Country
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The October Country

by Bradbury, Ray

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Used - Fine
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1st Edition
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Hardcover
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Las Vegas , Nevada
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New York : Ballantine Books, 1955 First printing of the first edition, first state, with the "BB" monogram on spine of book inverted, red cloth with black lettering on spine, 8vo, 306pp. Preceded by a limited edition of 50 copies bound for the author. Signed by Ray Bradbury directly on the title page. Minor rubbing to board edge (primarily to spine ends), else book in fine condition; dust jacket with tanning to spine, minor paper loss to spine ends, lightly rubbed/soiled panels, a few short close tears to top and bottom front cover, and light paper loss (primarily at spine ends), else fine.
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Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future. Voyage to Venus, Part 1.

Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future. Voyage to Venus, Part 1.

by Hampson, Frank.:

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Hardcover
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London, Titan Books, 2004.. 1st edition in this format, 1st impression with full print number from 1 to 10. Facsimile of the very first Dan Dare story, which was renamed Voyage to Venus by Titan Books and reprinted in two volumes. This first part was reprinted from the Eagle Number 1, 14th of April 1950, to Number 40, 12th of January 1951. Includes a Who's who in Dan Dare and an article about the genesis of Dan Dare, illustrated with rarely seen artwork and merchandise. Now scarce. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.
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Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future. Voyage to Venus, Part 2.

Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future. Voyage to Venus, Part 2.

by Hampson, Frank.:

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London, Titan Books, 2004.. 1st edition in this format, with full print number from 1 -10. Facsimile of the very first Dan Dare story, which started in the "Eagle" comic in April 1950. This volume is part 2 of that story, reprinted from the "Eagle" dated 19 January 1951, No. 41, up to 28 September 1951 Volume 2 No. 25. Includes a "Who's who in Dan Dare", the first part of an interview with creator Frank Hampson, and a short Dan Dare story set in Mars, 1988. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.
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HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
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HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS

by Rowling, J. K.

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Used - Near Fine
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Santa Rosa, California
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Scholastic Press, 1999 Book. Illus. by GrandPre, Mary. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing and First US Edition. Not a remainder, book club or ex-library copy. The second Harry Potter novel. All First Printing points are present: First printing with full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9/9 0/0 1 2 3 4, Printed in the U.S.A. 37, First American Edition, June 1999" stated on copyright page and Code "51795" above smaller barcode line on rear jacket panel. The "Year 2" badge IS NOT present on the spine or jacket and silver lettering is raised on the front and spine of the dust jacket. (The "Year 2" badge was added on later printings. If "Year 2" badge appears on the jacket or spine, it IS NOT a first printing.) First printing typo with "ancestor" instead of "decedent" on page 332. The "Also By" list on the ffep also includes the typo "Sorceror's" instead of… Read More
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Foundation Trilogy SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR (  Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second...
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Foundation Trilogy SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ( Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation )

by Asimov, Isaac

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Used - Very Good
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First Editions
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Hardcover
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Bloomington, Indiana
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New York: Gnome Press, 1951. An exceptional and RARE set, all three books having been SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR Isaac Asimov to the same lady in the most intriguing and charming manner - "Foundation" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a passionate Southern gal Isaac Asimov", "Foundation and Empire" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a persistent Southern gal Isaac Asimov", and "Second Foundation " SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a married Southern gal Isaac Asimov". Ah, to have been a witness to THAT book signing, where the sparks were obviously flying ! All three books stated Gnome Press First Editions, "Foundation" in dark blue boards with red lettering at spine, thinner and narrower paper and with dust jacket too large for this thinner book, although stating First Edition 1951 on CP is actually the 1954 2nd Edition. Book is Very Good, pages browning, slight toning to edges of end pages, top edge dusty, in a Very… Read More
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Publisher's Promotional Poster for MIND FIELDS the Art of Jacek Yerka, The Fiction of Harlan...

Publisher's Promotional Poster for MIND FIELDS the Art of Jacek Yerka, The Fiction of Harlan Ellison

by Yerka, Jacek: Ellison, Harlan

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Used - Near Fine
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First Printing
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Bloomington, Indiana
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No Place: Morpheus International, 1989. Original publisher's promotional poster, 19" w x 25"h, featuring the same vivid artwork by Jacek Yerka as the book's dust jacket. Beneath the artwork is the quote by Harlan Ellison -" Like a hungry beast in a sacred jungle, I have been given the honor of stalking through Jacek Yerka's divine imagination, describing what I see. Together, we will draw blood." Near Fine, faint creasing at edges. An uncommon poster, well suited for framing, distributed in short supply at the ABA trade show in 1989. All posters shipped loosely rolled in mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 19" x 25".
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Freddy And The Clockwork Twin
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Freddy And The Clockwork Twin

by Brooks, Walter R.

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  • very good
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Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
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Hardcover
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Salem, Oregon
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Freddy And The Clockwork Twin, Hardcover. Brooks, Walter. Alfred A. Knopf, 1933, 1st Ed. Illustrated by Kurt Wiese. USED/ Decorated yellow boards, Gibraltar Library Binding. Good/ No DJ included. A clean, bright solid copy. Please enjoy browsing all of our Freddy The Pig titles. RARE
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The Confusion. Volume Two of The Baroque Cycle.
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The Confusion. Volume Two of The Baroque Cycle.

by STEPHENSON, Neal.

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  • as new
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As New
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First edition / First printing.
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Hardcover
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Edmonds, Washington
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New York: William Morrow & Company, 2004. Signed on the half-title page by Neal Stephenson. First edition / First printing. Brown paper spine,ochre paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket. This copy has been stored lying flat on a shelf since publication, and has no sagging of the text block, endemic to the majority of copies of this heavy, oversize book. An exceptionally beautiful copy. Note: extra shipping applies to this title. Winner of the 2005 Locus Award.
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The Shining
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The Shining

by King, Stephen

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Used - Fine
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1st Edition
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Hardcover
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Garden City: Doubleday & Company, 1977. First printing of the stated first edition, first issue with the publisher's code "R49" printed in the gutter of p. 447; in original first issue dust jacket. Basis for the 1980 Stanley Kubrick adaptation starring Jack Nicholson. Book with light rubbing to spine ends and a tiny crimp to the bottom front corner, else in fine condition; dust jacket with faint toning to spine and flap margins, faint crimping to upper spine end, very faint crease to upper front corner, and light wear to extremities, primarily at the edge of bottom spine, else fine. an exceptional copy indeed.
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The Rocket Book
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The Rocket Book

by Newell, Peter

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Used - Good-
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First Printing Thus
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Hardcover
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Salem, Oregon
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By Peter Newell, author of "The Hole Book". The Rocket Book, Harper & Brothers Stated October, 1912 First Printing. USED. GOOD+ CONDITION/ NO DUST JACKET INCLUDED. 7 1/8 X 8 7/8. Seller's Note: Sadly, (no one is sadder than me) the Front paper paste-down label has been removed from cover. Minor corner-bumps. No titling on spine if printed there originally. Pages are all present, in nice shape, and affixed to binding. HOLE-DRILLED straight through the book. RARE IN THIS FIRST PRINTING.
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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch
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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

by Dick, Philip K

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Used - Collectable - Good Condition
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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Doubleday Science Fiction, 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. Collectable - Good Condition/Good. ~~Withdrawn Ex-Library~~Good+/Good+ 1st printing 1st ed 1964 Doubleday hardback, unclipped DJ with mylar protection, Tom Chibbaro artwork. Small later price covering the original price at the front inner flap. Discrete library stamp to top corner of copyright page, some darkened tape residue marks to front and rear end-papers and edges of final pages, library and Discarded stamp inside rear cover, label to base of DJ spine, surface creasing wear to edges of DJ, light page tan, tight binding. More P K Dick 1st's available. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN/EAN: B0006BMP5Q. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 085814.. B0006BMP5Q
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Children of Dune
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Children of Dune

by Frank Herbert

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Used - Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Caldwell, Idaho
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Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1976. First Edition. Used - Good/Fair. The Rubaiyat LLC is a small, used bookstore in Caldwell, Idaho. All books are fair to good or better, no library copies unless specifically listed. Signed First Edition First Printing Dust Jacket and Book has water damage but no mildew.
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Doctor Who: Nothing O'Clock
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Doctor Who: Nothing O'Clock

by Gaiman, Neil

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Used - Fine
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1st Edition
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Hardcover
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Las Vegas , Nevada
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Baltimore / Colorado Springs: Borderlands Press / Gauntlet Press, 2018 First edition of the deluxe, signed limited edition of Neil Gaiman’s novella, “Doctor Who,” this offering being #7. Signed by Neil Gaiman directly on the colophon page. Book and dust jacket in fine, as new condition.
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The Making of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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The Making of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

by Stanley Kubrick, Christiane Kubrick, Piers Bizony, Brian Sanders

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Used - Very Good
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Limited Edition
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Hardcover
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Collector's Edition limited to 1,500 copies, of which this is number 808. Signed to limitation page by Christiane Kubrick. Four volume book set, of which two are wrapped in the publisher's shrink wrap, and the other two black cloth volumes are housed in a slipcase. Despite minor wear to the box (see image), it is a nice clean set having never been read. Please expect the possibility of additional postage as this is a larger box.
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From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes: And A Trip Round It
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From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes: And A Trip Round It

by Jules Verne

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  • fair
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Used - Fair
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1st American Edition
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First hardcover American edition and first combined American edition. Single line advert on the verso of the title page: "Journey to the Center of the Earth, $2.00". Original burgundy gilt stamped cloth cover.
Book is in Fair condition, with spine cover detatched at rear joint, fully attached at front joint. Significant edgewear to spine cover. Spine lightly cocked. Cover boards mostly worn at corners, some bumping. Top edge corner of front cover has some fraying of cloth along top ~1" of edge. Rear cover board has some staining.
Hinges starting. Prior owner bookplate pasted on front endpaper. Older looking prior owner signature in front endpapers.
Pages are intact, some areas weakening. Some spotting throughout. Some smudges, mostly on page edges. Text fully readable.
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