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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The Dosadi Experiment — Herbert 1977 Putnam 1st EdThe Dosadi Experiment — Herbert 1977 Putnam 1st Ed
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The Dosadi Experiment — Herbert 1977 Putnam 1st Ed

$68.00

Frank Herbert's The Dosadi Experiment (Putnam, 1977) — first edition hardcover in dust jacket. ConSentiency universe sequel to Whipping Star.

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The Dosadi Experiment — Herbert 1977 Putnam 1st Ed

$68.00

Frank Herbert's The Dosadi Experiment (Putnam, 1977) — first edition hardcover in dust jacket. ConSentiency universe sequel to Whipping Star.

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God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981
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God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981

$38.00

God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert — 1981 Putnam Book Club Edition hardcover with original Brad Holland dust jacket art.

God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981
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God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981

$38.00

God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert — 1981 Putnam Book Club Edition hardcover with original Brad Holland dust jacket art.

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Friday — Heinlein, Holt Rinehart 1982Friday — Heinlein, Holt Rinehart 1982
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Friday — Heinlein, Holt Rinehart 1982

$14.00

Friday by Robert A. Heinlein — 1982 Book Club Edition hardcover with Powers jacket art. Nebula and Hugo nominee. VG/VG+.

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Friday — Heinlein, Holt Rinehart 1982

$14.00

Friday by Robert A. Heinlein — 1982 Book Club Edition hardcover with Powers jacket art. Nebula and Hugo nominee. VG/VG+.

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Children of Dune Herbert 1978 BCE HardcoverChildren of Dune Herbert 1978 BCE Hardcover
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Children of Dune Herbert 1978 BCE Hardcover

$28.00

Children of Dune by Frank Herbert -- 1978 BCE hardcover with Vincent Di Fate jacket art. Third Dune novel, Hugo-nominated.

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Children of Dune Herbert 1978 BCE Hardcover

$28.00

Children of Dune by Frank Herbert -- 1978 BCE hardcover with Vincent Di Fate jacket art. Third Dune novel, Hugo-nominated.

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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

$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

$501.00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, Gauntlet Publications 1995 signed limited 40th anniversary edition #334/500 in slipcase.
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Alias Grace Signed First Edition 1996 Margaret Atwood HardcoverAlias Grace Signed First Edition 1996 Margaret Atwood Hardcover
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Alias Grace Signed First Edition 1996 Margaret Atwood HardcoverAlias Grace Signed First Edition 1996 Margaret Atwood Hardcover
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Alias Grace Signed First Edition 1996 Margaret Atwood Hardcover

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Weaveworld — Clive Barker, Poseidon Press 1987Weaveworld — Clive Barker, Poseidon Press 1987
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Weaveworld — Clive Barker, Poseidon Press 1987

$32.00

Weaveworld by Clive Barker — 1987 Poseidon Press first US edition, 2nd printing hardcover with dust jacket and erratum slip.

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Weaveworld — Clive Barker, Poseidon Press 1987

$32.00

Weaveworld by Clive Barker — 1987 Poseidon Press first US edition, 2nd printing hardcover with dust jacket and erratum slip.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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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