Rare vintage science fiction hardcovers from the golden age of the genre — first editions, limited printings, and signed copies from the 1950s through the 1970s. These cloth-bound editions feature the original dust jackets and cover art that defined an era of speculative fiction.

Highlights include Keith Laumer’s Retief series, John W. Campbell anthologies, and landmark titles from authors like Richard Matheson (including a signed 40th anniversary limited edition of I Am Legend). Many of these hardcovers are increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition.

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William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993
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William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993

$44.00
Virtual Light by William Gibson -- first edition Bantam Spectra 1993 hardcover with Don Brautigam jacket art. Near Fine.
William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993
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William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993

$44.00
Virtual Light by William Gibson -- first edition Bantam Spectra 1993 hardcover with Don Brautigam jacket art. Near Fine.
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The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969
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The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969

$264.00

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton -- first edition, Knopf 1969. Paul Bacon jacket. A foundational techno-thriller in VG/VG condition.

The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969
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The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969

$264.00

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton -- first edition, Knopf 1969. Paul Bacon jacket. A foundational techno-thriller in VG/VG condition.

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Jules Verne “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Vintage Hardcover 1922Jules Verne “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Vintage Hardcover 1922
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Jules Verne “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Vintage Hardcover 1922

$38.00
Jules Verne's legendary underwater adventure is presented in this early Windermere Series edition, enriched by the full-color plates of celebrated illustrator Milo Winter. Following the enigmatic Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus, this classic tale helped lay the foundations of modern science fiction. It remains an essential work of high-seas imagination and technological foresight.
Jules Verne “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Vintage Hardcover 1922Jules Verne “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Vintage Hardcover 1922
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Jules Verne “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Vintage Hardcover 1922

$38.00
Jules Verne's legendary underwater adventure is presented in this early Windermere Series edition, enriched by the full-color plates of celebrated illustrator Milo Winter. Following the enigmatic Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus, this classic tale helped lay the foundations of modern science fiction. It remains an essential work of high-seas imagination and technological foresight.
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The Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover AnthologyThe Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover Anthology
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The Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover Anthology

$17.00
"The Fourth Galaxy Reader" edited by H.L. Gold, published by Doubleday Books in 1959, 264 pages. First edition, as stated on copyright page. This is a "very good" blue cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, upper edge somewhat dusted with a hint of faint foxing. Back lower board corner is bumped, others are crisp, all show minor wear on tips, bottom board edges also have some light wear in places. Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Illustration on front cover is bright. Fair amount of color breaking creasing and chipping at spine head and tail. Some small tape repairs in a handful of places along edges and flap fold corners. No protected in a removable archival sleeve. See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover AnthologyThe Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover Anthology
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The Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover Anthology

$17.00
"The Fourth Galaxy Reader" edited by H.L. Gold, published by Doubleday Books in 1959, 264 pages. First edition, as stated on copyright page. This is a "very good" blue cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, upper edge somewhat dusted with a hint of faint foxing. Back lower board corner is bumped, others are crisp, all show minor wear on tips, bottom board edges also have some light wear in places. Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Illustration on front cover is bright. Fair amount of color breaking creasing and chipping at spine head and tail. Some small tape repairs in a handful of places along edges and flap fold corners. No protected in a removable archival sleeve. See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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Alfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st editionAlfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st edition
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Alfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st edition

$41.00
"The Best From Fantasy & Science Fiction, Third Series" edited by Anthony Boucher and J. Francis McComas, published by Doubleday Books in 1954. First edition, stated on copyright page. This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, mild blemish in tinting on upper edge. Board corners may be just so slightly blunted, not full on bumped, minor wear in wrapping paper at very tips. Lettering on the spine is crisp, not rubbed. Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Tanned along the upper edges of flaps inside. Illustrations on covers are bright. Some mild edge wear all around, no significant flaws or tears. Now protected in a removable archival sleeve See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Alfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st editionAlfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st edition
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Alfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st edition

$41.00
"The Best From Fantasy & Science Fiction, Third Series" edited by Anthony Boucher and J. Francis McComas, published by Doubleday Books in 1954. First edition, stated on copyright page. This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, mild blemish in tinting on upper edge. Board corners may be just so slightly blunted, not full on bumped, minor wear in wrapping paper at very tips. Lettering on the spine is crisp, not rubbed. Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Tanned along the upper edges of flaps inside. Illustrations on covers are bright. Some mild edge wear all around, no significant flaws or tears. Now protected in a removable archival sleeve See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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H.G. Wells “The Invisible Man” c.1967 Vintage quarto illustrated hardcoverH.G. Wells “The Invisible Man” c.1967 Vintage quarto illustrated hardcover
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H.G. Wells “The Invisible Man” c.1967 Vintage quarto illustrated hardcover

$37.00
"The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells, published by the Heritage Press circa 1967. Quarto vintage hardcover in grey gilt decorated cloth wrapped boards, pictorial endpapers, embossed title page, cloth head and tail band in binding, illustrated by Charles Mozley, 164 pages. This is a "very good+" book with tight spine and hinges, no loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Text block closes tight and flat, edges uniform in color all around. Board corners are crisp, not bumped. Spine head and heel are crisp. Overall board cloth colors are uniform, however at the right angle(s) and right light, you can see some faint spotting on the cloth; the spine shows some slight sunning. The matching vintage stiff-board slipcase is solid, intact, no splits, light gray paper wrapping complete all around, albeit shows some sunning in places. A few small spots in a couple of places, but overall fairly uniform around. Overall, a very pleasing vintage book and case that will look handsome on your mantle or shelf! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
H.G. Wells “The Invisible Man” c.1967 Vintage quarto illustrated hardcoverH.G. Wells “The Invisible Man” c.1967 Vintage quarto illustrated hardcover
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H.G. Wells “The Invisible Man” c.1967 Vintage quarto illustrated hardcover

$37.00
"The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells, published by the Heritage Press circa 1967. Quarto vintage hardcover in grey gilt decorated cloth wrapped boards, pictorial endpapers, embossed title page, cloth head and tail band in binding, illustrated by Charles Mozley, 164 pages. This is a "very good+" book with tight spine and hinges, no loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Text block closes tight and flat, edges uniform in color all around. Board corners are crisp, not bumped. Spine head and heel are crisp. Overall board cloth colors are uniform, however at the right angle(s) and right light, you can see some faint spotting on the cloth; the spine shows some slight sunning. The matching vintage stiff-board slipcase is solid, intact, no splits, light gray paper wrapping complete all around, albeit shows some sunning in places. A few small spots in a couple of places, but overall fairly uniform around. Overall, a very pleasing vintage book and case that will look handsome on your mantle or shelf! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500
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I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500

Price range: $440.00 through $501.00

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, Gauntlet Publications 1995 signed limited 40th anniversary edition #334/500 in slipcase.

I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500
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I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500

Price range: $440.00 through $501.00

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, Gauntlet Publications 1995 signed limited 40th anniversary edition #334/500 in slipcase.

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Fritz Leiber’s “The Big Time” First Edition Hardcover 1976Fritz Leiber’s “The Big Time” First Edition Hardcover 1976
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Fritz Leiber’s “The Big Time” First Edition Hardcover 1976

$64.00
This is a "very good+" vintage hardcover in maroon boards, published in 1976 by Severn House. First edition, first appearance in hardcover form in the UK.
Fritz Leiber’s “The Big Time” First Edition Hardcover 1976Fritz Leiber’s “The Big Time” First Edition Hardcover 1976
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Fritz Leiber’s “The Big Time” First Edition Hardcover 1976

$64.00
This is a "very good+" vintage hardcover in maroon boards, published in 1976 by Severn House. First edition, first appearance in hardcover form in the UK.
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Sax Rohmer “The Day the World Ended” First edition hardcover 1930Sax Rohmer “The Day the World Ended” First edition hardcover 1930
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Sax Rohmer “The Day the World Ended” First edition hardcover 1930

$643.00

Sax Rohmer's 'The Day the World Ended' (1930) first edition hardcover. Gaston Max scientific romance adventure. Foxed pages, bumped corners, gilt spine. Scarce Cassell UK edition.

Sax Rohmer “The Day the World Ended” First edition hardcover 1930Sax Rohmer “The Day the World Ended” First edition hardcover 1930
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Sax Rohmer “The Day the World Ended” First edition hardcover 1930

$643.00

Sax Rohmer's 'The Day the World Ended' (1930) first edition hardcover. Gaston Max scientific romance adventure. Foxed pages, bumped corners, gilt spine. Scarce Cassell UK edition.

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Philip K. Dick “The Preserving Machine” First edition vintage hardcover AnthologyPhilip K. Dick “The Preserving Machine” First edition vintage hardcover Anthology
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Philip K. Dick “The Preserving Machine” First edition vintage hardcover Anthology

Price range: $68.00 through $71.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with cloth headband in the binding, published in November 1969 by Ace books for a selection of the month in the Science Fiction Book Club in January of 1970
Philip K. Dick “The Preserving Machine” First edition vintage hardcover AnthologyPhilip K. Dick “The Preserving Machine” First edition vintage hardcover Anthology
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Philip K. Dick “The Preserving Machine” First edition vintage hardcover Anthology

Price range: $68.00 through $71.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with cloth headband in the binding, published in November 1969 by Ace books for a selection of the month in the Science Fiction Book Club in January of 1970
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First Edition Empire Strikes Back Hardcover: 1980 Star Wars Book ClubFirst Edition Empire Strikes Back Hardcover: 1980 Star Wars Book Club
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First Edition Empire Strikes Back Hardcover: 1980 Star Wars Book Club

Price range: $91.00 through $107.00
This is a "very good" book club edition of "The Empire Strikes Back" published by Del Rey and the Science Fiction Book Club in July of 1980 to coincide with the release of the sequel to the greatest science fiction film of all time.
This book club hardcover is indeed the "first edition" of this title, being the first time it was published in hardcover format. It has the required "K29" gutter code on page 182, indicating the July '80 printing. The book has a solid binding, with no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing or marks or tags. There is a dent in the top edge of the front board. The board corners are sharp, not bumped, front and back. The original dust jacket shows some mild edge wear and chipping, some light rubbing at corners, but not significant faults. Really fun piece of Star Wars history in above-average condition! Getting more scarce in quality condition with each year... See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
First Edition Empire Strikes Back Hardcover: 1980 Star Wars Book ClubFirst Edition Empire Strikes Back Hardcover: 1980 Star Wars Book Club
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First Edition Empire Strikes Back Hardcover: 1980 Star Wars Book Club

Price range: $91.00 through $107.00
This is a "very good" book club edition of "The Empire Strikes Back" published by Del Rey and the Science Fiction Book Club in July of 1980 to coincide with the release of the sequel to the greatest science fiction film of all time.
This book club hardcover is indeed the "first edition" of this title, being the first time it was published in hardcover format. It has the required "K29" gutter code on page 182, indicating the July '80 printing. The book has a solid binding, with no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing or marks or tags. There is a dent in the top edge of the front board. The board corners are sharp, not bumped, front and back. The original dust jacket shows some mild edge wear and chipping, some light rubbing at corners, but not significant faults. Really fun piece of Star Wars history in above-average condition! Getting more scarce in quality condition with each year... See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
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Steven Spielberg “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” First Edition Book Club vintage hardcoverSteven Spielberg “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” First Edition Book Club vintage hardcover
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Steven Spielberg “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” First Edition Book Club vintage hardcover

$29.00
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Steven Spielberg 1977 Book Club vintage hardcover w/ dustjacket First edition club edition.  
Steven Spielberg “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” First Edition Book Club vintage hardcoverSteven Spielberg “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” First Edition Book Club vintage hardcover
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Steven Spielberg “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” First Edition Book Club vintage hardcover

$29.00
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Steven Spielberg 1977 Book Club vintage hardcover w/ dustjacket First edition club edition.  
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