Vintage science fiction pulp magazines from the 1940s and 1950s — the original format that launched the careers of Asimov, Heinlein, Pohl, Bloch, and countless other genre legends. These are the actual magazines where many foundational sci-fi stories first appeared in print.
Highlights include Weird Tales issues featuring first-published collaborations between Asimov and Pohl, Heinlein’s early appearances, and Golden Age Astounding Science Fiction issues with original Kelly Freas and Emsh cover art. Most are in remarkable condition for their age.
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Weird Tales Sept 1950 — Asimov & Pohl
$44.00
Weird Tales Sept 1950 with first-published Asimov-Pohl collaboration "Legal Rites." Matt Fox cover art. Good+ condition pulp magazine.
Weird Tales Sept 1950 — Asimov & Pohl
$44.00
Weird Tales Sept 1950 with first-published Asimov-Pohl collaboration "Legal Rites." Matt Fox cover art. Good+ condition pulp magazine.
Weird Tales January 1949 – Heinlein, Bloch
$85.00
Weird Tales January 1949 featuring Heinlein's first-published "Our Fair City" plus stories by Bloch, MacDonald & Harding. VG condition.
Weird Tales January 1949 – Heinlein, Bloch
$85.00
Weird Tales January 1949 featuring Heinlein's first-published "Our Fair City" plus stories by Bloch, MacDonald & Harding. VG condition.
James MacCreigh (Frederik Pohl), Robert A. Heinlein, Leslie Charteris “Thrilling Wonder Stories, October 1947”
$23.00
This landmark Golden Age science fiction pulp magazine features the first appearance of Robert A. Heinlein's famous novelette "Jerry Is a Man." This sought-after issue also includes Frederik Pohl's "Donovan Had a Dream" (written under his James MacCreigh pseudonym) and Leslie Charteris’s "The Darker Drink." Complete with iconic, mind-bending interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay and a sensational cover by Earle Bergey, this is a spectacular artifact of mid-century speculative fiction history.
James MacCreigh (Frederik Pohl), Robert A. Heinlein, Leslie Charteris “Thrilling Wonder Stories, October 1947”
$23.00
This landmark Golden Age science fiction pulp magazine features the first appearance of Robert A. Heinlein's famous novelette "Jerry Is a Man." This sought-after issue also includes Frederik Pohl's "Donovan Had a Dream" (written under his James MacCreigh pseudonym) and Leslie Charteris’s "The Darker Drink." Complete with iconic, mind-bending interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay and a sensational cover by Earle Bergey, this is a spectacular artifact of mid-century speculative fiction history.
Amazing Stories Dec 1948 – Richard S. Shaver
$30.00
Amazing Stories Vol. 22 No. 12 (December 1948) featuring Richard S. Shaver's "Daughter of the Night" and art by J. Allen St. John.
Amazing Stories Dec 1948 – Richard S. Shaver
$30.00
Amazing Stories Vol. 22 No. 12 (December 1948) featuring Richard S. Shaver's "Daughter of the Night" and art by J. Allen St. John.
Amazing Stories V22N9 Sep 1948: Titan’s Daughter Shaver
$45.00
Richard S. Shaver's "Amazing Stories, September 1948" pulp magazine featuring "Titan's Daughter" sequel and Robert Gibson Jones cover art.
Amazing Stories V22N9 Sep 1948: Titan’s Daughter Shaver
$45.00
Richard S. Shaver's "Amazing Stories, September 1948" pulp magazine featuring "Titan's Daughter" sequel and Robert Gibson Jones cover art.
A. Merritt’s Fantasy Magazine Vol.1 No.4 July 1950
$31.00
A. Merritt's Fantasy Magazine Vol.1 No.4 (July 1950) -- Face in the Abyss with Virgil Finlay illustrations. Popular Publications pulp.
A. Merritt’s Fantasy Magazine Vol.1 No.4 July 1950
$31.00
A. Merritt's Fantasy Magazine Vol.1 No.4 (July 1950) -- Face in the Abyss with Virgil Finlay illustrations. Popular Publications pulp.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine, July 1959, Kelly Freas Cover
$25.00
Serial chapter of Gordon R. Dickson's "Dorsai!"
See second image for table of contents.
Kelly Freas cover art, more Freas and von Dongen artwork inside.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine, July 1959, Kelly Freas Cover
$25.00
Serial chapter of Gordon R. Dickson's "Dorsai!"
See second image for table of contents.
Kelly Freas cover art, more Freas and von Dongen artwork inside.
Astounding SF February 1957 Freas Cover – Omnilingual
$28.00
Astounding SF Feb 1957 pulp with Kelly Freas cover. Features H. Beam Piper's 'Omnilingual' and James Blish serial finale. Street & Smith, 35¢.
Astounding SF February 1957 Freas Cover – Omnilingual
$28.00
Astounding SF Feb 1957 pulp with Kelly Freas cover. Features H. Beam Piper's 'Omnilingual' and James Blish serial finale. Street & Smith, 35¢.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine, March 1956, Emsh Cover Art
$31.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog eared, no writing or tears or labels. Light angular crease on front cover lower corner. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine, March 1956, Emsh Cover Art
$31.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog eared, no writing or tears or labels. Light angular crease on front cover lower corner. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine April 1954
$21.00
No reading creases, not dog eared, no writing or tears or labels. Upper spine edge chipped. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
See second image for table of contents.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine April 1954
$21.00
No reading creases, not dog eared, no writing or tears or labels. Upper spine edge chipped. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
See second image for table of contents.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine September 1953
$24.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog earred, no writing or tears or labels. Some foxing or tanning on front cover lower edge and spine edge. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine September 1953
$24.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog earred, no writing or tears or labels. Some foxing or tanning on front cover lower edge and spine edge. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
Science Fiction Magazine March 1939 Vintage Pulp Hugo Gernsback
$50.00
This is a "good" or better complete vintage pulp magazine, 130 pages.
"Fantastic Stories of the Future: Science Fiction"
March 1939 issue, introduction by Hugo Gernsback himself (Godfather of the Hugo Award).
Science Fiction Magazine March 1939 Vintage Pulp Hugo Gernsback
$50.00
This is a "good" or better complete vintage pulp magazine, 130 pages.
"Fantastic Stories of the Future: Science Fiction"
March 1939 issue, introduction by Hugo Gernsback himself (Godfather of the Hugo Award).