Our vintage science fiction collection spans the golden age of sci-fi through the paperback boom of the 1970s — over 150 rare and collectible titles featuring first editions, signed copies, and iconic cover art. From the pulpy optimism of the 1950s to the dystopian visions of the 1970s, this is where speculative fiction history lives.

You’ll find hardcover first editions from publishers like Scribner’s and Doubleday alongside mass-market paperbacks with stunning Kelly Freas, Ed Emshwiller, and Haddon Sundblom cover art. Authors represented include Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Keith Laumer, Frederik Pohl, Arthur C. Clarke, and many more legends of the genre.

Every book ships carefully packaged from our Hudson Valley studio. Browse the full collection below, or narrow your search by format:

Science Fiction Hardcovers · Science Fiction Paperbacks · Vintage Sci-Fi Pulps & Magazines

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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ACE Science Fiction Double Novels [dos-a-dos] Vintage paperbacks selectionACE Science Fiction Double Novels [dos-a-dos] Vintage paperbacks selection
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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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The Wall Around the World – Cogswell (1962 Pyramid PB)The Wall Around the World – Cogswell (1962 Pyramid PB)
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The Wall Around the World – Cogswell (1962 Pyramid PB)

$14.00

The Wall Around the World by Theodore R. Cogswell -- 1962 Pyramid first edition. 10 stories, introductions by Boucher & Pohl. Cover art by Schoenherr.

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The Wall Around the World – Cogswell (1962 Pyramid PB)

$14.00

The Wall Around the World by Theodore R. Cogswell -- 1962 Pyramid first edition. 10 stories, introductions by Boucher & Pohl. Cover art by Schoenherr.

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Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr “Selected Stories from The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology” Vintage Paperback 1967Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr “Selected Stories from The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology” Vintage Paperback 1967
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Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr “Selected Stories from The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology” Vintage Paperback 1967

$15.00
Curated by the legendary editor John W. Campbell, Jr., this anthological treasure trove features genre-defining masterpieces from the Golden Age of Sci-Fi. It includes Isaac Asimov's monumental "Nightfall," Murray Leinster's "First Contact," and historic works by Clifford D. Simak and A.E. van Vogt. Boasting an iconic surrealist cover by Richard Powers, this volume is an essential piece of history for any serious speculative fiction collector.
Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr “Selected Stories from The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology” Vintage Paperback 1967Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr “Selected Stories from The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology” Vintage Paperback 1967
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Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr “Selected Stories from The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology” Vintage Paperback 1967

$15.00
Curated by the legendary editor John W. Campbell, Jr., this anthological treasure trove features genre-defining masterpieces from the Golden Age of Sci-Fi. It includes Isaac Asimov's monumental "Nightfall," Murray Leinster's "First Contact," and historic works by Clifford D. Simak and A.E. van Vogt. Boasting an iconic surrealist cover by Richard Powers, this volume is an essential piece of history for any serious speculative fiction collector.
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Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth “Search the Sky” First Edition Vintage Paperback 1954Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth “Search the Sky” First Edition Vintage Paperback 1954
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Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth “Search the Sky” First Edition Vintage Paperback 1954

$30.00
A classic satirical space voyage written by the legendary powerhouse duo of Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth. This novel explores a declining galactic empire where isolated colony planets have devolved into bizarre, dysfunctional societies. Featuring a brilliantly surreal cover by Richard Powers, this is a cornerstone piece of mid-century social science fiction.
Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth “Search the Sky” First Edition Vintage Paperback 1954Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth “Search the Sky” First Edition Vintage Paperback 1954
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Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth “Search the Sky” First Edition Vintage Paperback 1954

$30.00
A classic satirical space voyage written by the legendary powerhouse duo of Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth. This novel explores a declining galactic empire where isolated colony planets have devolved into bizarre, dysfunctional societies. Featuring a brilliantly surreal cover by Richard Powers, this is a cornerstone piece of mid-century social science fiction.
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Out of the Mouth of the Dragon — Geston — Ace 1969Out of the Mouth of the Dragon — Geston — Ace 1969
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Out of the Mouth of the Dragon — Geston — Ace 1969

$16.00

Out of the Mouth of the Dragon by Mark S. Geston — Post-apocalyptic SF novel set in a decaying world of lost technology. Ace Books, 1969. Cover art by John Schoenherr.

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Out of the Mouth of the Dragon — Geston — Ace 1969

$16.00

Out of the Mouth of the Dragon by Mark S. Geston — Post-apocalyptic SF novel set in a decaying world of lost technology. Ace Books, 1969. Cover art by John Schoenherr.

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Frontiers in Space — Bantam #1328, 1955Frontiers in Space — Bantam #1328, 1955
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Frontiers in Space — Bantam #1328, 1955

$17.00

Frontiers in Space (Bleiler & Dikty, Bantam 1955) — 14 Golden Age SF stories incl. "To Serve Man" and Bradbury's "The Fox in the Forest."

Frontiers in Space — Bantam #1328, 1955Frontiers in Space — Bantam #1328, 1955
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Frontiers in Space — Bantam #1328, 1955

$17.00

Frontiers in Space (Bleiler & Dikty, Bantam 1955) — 14 Golden Age SF stories incl. "To Serve Man" and Bradbury's "The Fox in the Forest."

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