Without Sorcery

by Sturgeon, Theodore

Without Sorcery is a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories by author Theodore Sturgeon. The collection was first published in 1948 by Prime Press in an edition of 2,862 copies of which 80 were specially bound, slipcased and signed by the author and artist. The stories first appeared in the magazines Astounding and Unknown.

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by Sturgeon, Theodore

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Used - This is an excellent fine bright copy in the publishers paper slipcase which is rubbed at the corners and edges. (9594)
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1948
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[Philadelphia]: Prime Press, 1948. First edition. This is an excellent fine bright copy in the publishers paper slipcase which is rubbed at the corners and edges. (9594). Octavo, cloth. This is one of the limited edition copies produced, this copy corresponds to Currey's variant (b), it is signed by Sturgeon and the illustrator L. Robet Tschirky… Read more about this item
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Without Sorcery

by Sturgeon, Theodore

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1948
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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,… Read more about this item
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by Sturgeon, Theodore

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Used - Some black stains to bottom of end papers and cloth edges from an old style dust jacket protector, a nearly fine copy in a nearl
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1948
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[Philadelphia]: Prime Press, 1948. First edition. Some black stains to bottom of end papers and cloth edges from an old style dust jacket protector, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of wear to spine ends and corner tips, mild rubs, small stain marks to lower interior flaps. (25540). Octavo, cloth. Sturgeon's… Read more about this item
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Without Sorcery

by Sturgeon, Theodore (Introduction By Ray Bradbury)

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Used - Near Fine Book
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Very Good Dustjacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1948
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Black Cloth
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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… Read more about this item
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by Sturgeon, Theodore

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Used - A fine copy, spine color a touch faded in a very good publishers slip case with rubbing. (11251)
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1948
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[Philadelphia]: Prime Press, 1948. First edition. A fine copy, spine color a touch faded in a very good publishers slip case with rubbing. (11251). Octavo, original red buckram. According to Prime Press partner Oswald Train, 100 copies of this limited issue signed by Sturgeon and artist L. Robert Tschirky were produced. This is one of the… Read more about this item
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Without Sorcery (Signed By Sturgeon + Bradbury)

by Theodore Sturgeon

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First Edition
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1948
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Philadelphia: Prime Press, 1948. First Edition . First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine book in a Very Good Dust Jacket. Signed by the author on the half title page. Additionally signed and inscribed by Ray Bradbury, who provides the instroduction. Bradbury adds in his own hand "from his friend and admirer". Includes a signed post card from… Read more about this item
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by THEODORE STURGEON

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Fine
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1st Edition
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Hardcover
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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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by Theodore Sturgeon, intro by Ray Bradbury

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good
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first edition
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1948
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Hardcover
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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

by Sturgeon, Theodore

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First Edition
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1948
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Hardcover
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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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by STURGEON, Theodore

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1948
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NY, PRIME PRESS, 1948, 1948. DUST JACKET (UNCLIPPED). SIGNED BY STURGEON. FIRST EDITION. GOOD-VERY GOOD.. Signed by Author(s). F. Hardcover.
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by Theodore Sturgeon

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1948
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PRIME PRESS, 1948. Hardcover. USED Good.
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Without Sorcery: Thirteen Tales

by Sturgeon, Theodore

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1948
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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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prime press, first edition hardcover. near fine book near fine jacket 1948, rubbing, very slight spine lean, signed by sturgeon, previous owner's name inside
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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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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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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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prime press, first edition hardcover, 1948. fine book fine jacket tiny spine bumping
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