“The Magician’s Cloak” Vintage children’s hardcover Illustrated by Dorothea Cooke First edition
$37.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards, published in 1938 by Henry Holt, containing four short children's stories, 45 pages.
First edition (as per McBride's identification guide, since no additional printings are indicated, it is a first as per Holt's practice for the time period).
Gutters and hinges are intact, not cracked. Aside from a neatly penned gift inscription, no writing. No loose, torn or folded pages. End papers are tanned, page edges just a hint so.
The original matching dust wrapper has losses at the edges of the front board and spine edges. Tanning and scuffs evident. Original publisher's price of $1.75 inside front flap. Flap fold corners are chipped, general edge wear overall. Now protected in a removable archival sleeve.
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“The Magician’s Cloak” Vintage children’s hardcover Illustrated by Dorothea Cooke First edition
$37.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards, published in 1938 by Henry Holt, containing four short children's stories, 45 pages.
First edition (as per McBride's identification guide, since no additional printings are indicated, it is a first as per Holt's practice for the time period).
Gutters and hinges are intact, not cracked. Aside from a neatly penned gift inscription, no writing. No loose, torn or folded pages. End papers are tanned, page edges just a hint so.
The original matching dust wrapper has losses at the edges of the front board and spine edges. Tanning and scuffs evident. Original publisher's price of $1.75 inside front flap. Flap fold corners are chipped, general edge wear overall. Now protected in a removable archival sleeve.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Survival Project 1966 Badger Books SF classic
$34.00
This is a "near fine" vintage paperback published in Great Britain in 1966 by Badger Books.
Edition is not indicated.
This book is "like new", has absolutely no signs it has ever been read. I have seen "new" books in Barnes and Nobles that are not as nice as this little gem! Light crease to the back cover upper corner from stacking/shelving.
See accompanying images and video for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, insured.
Survival Project 1966 Badger Books SF classic
$34.00
This is a "near fine" vintage paperback published in Great Britain in 1966 by Badger Books.
Edition is not indicated.
This book is "like new", has absolutely no signs it has ever been read. I have seen "new" books in Barnes and Nobles that are not as nice as this little gem! Light crease to the back cover upper corner from stacking/shelving.
See accompanying images and video for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, insured.
Arthur C. Clarke “The Deep Range” c.1980 Near fine Vintage paperback
$14.00
Vintage American paperback, 175 pages. This is a "very good plus" vintage paperback. The spine is intact, not coming apart, the covers close tight and flat. NOT ex-library. Will not contain writing (aside from possible original owner name in front), underlining or highlighting unless called out below in item specifics. No loose, torn, folded or creased pages unless noted. You will receive the same book in the images. ITEM SPECIFICS: This appears that it may in fact be an unread copy - really no signs of reading present. Would grade typically more like "near fine" except for inside front and back covers are significantly tanned at the top edge and the back has a small printery error with some over sprayed ink. Please review accompanying images for full condition details. Will make for a wonderful gift for your favorite Clarke fan! Will ship to you promptly, carefully packaged.
Arthur C. Clarke “The Deep Range” c.1980 Near fine Vintage paperback
$14.00
Vintage American paperback, 175 pages. This is a "very good plus" vintage paperback. The spine is intact, not coming apart, the covers close tight and flat. NOT ex-library. Will not contain writing (aside from possible original owner name in front), underlining or highlighting unless called out below in item specifics. No loose, torn, folded or creased pages unless noted. You will receive the same book in the images. ITEM SPECIFICS: This appears that it may in fact be an unread copy - really no signs of reading present. Would grade typically more like "near fine" except for inside front and back covers are significantly tanned at the top edge and the back has a small printery error with some over sprayed ink. Please review accompanying images for full condition details. Will make for a wonderful gift for your favorite Clarke fan! Will ship to you promptly, carefully packaged.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace Rocket to Limbo & Echo in the Skull, 1959
$25.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1959 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are uniform in color all around, perhaps a hint of sunning. Inside of covers is bright, barely tanned if at all on the edges (unusual for these books). Certainly a very pleasing and better than typical copy! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. John Kilian Houston Brunner was a British author of science fiction novels and stories. His 1968 novel Stand on Zanzibar, about an overpopulated world, won the 1969 Hugo Award for best science fiction novel and the BSFA Award the same year. The Jagged Orbit won the BSFA Award in 1970.
This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are uniform in color all around, perhaps a hint of sunning. Inside of covers is bright, barely tanned if at all on the edges (unusual for these books). Certainly a very pleasing and better than typical copy! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. John Kilian Houston Brunner was a British author of science fiction novels and stories. His 1968 novel Stand on Zanzibar, about an overpopulated world, won the 1969 Hugo Award for best science fiction novel and the BSFA Award the same year. The Jagged Orbit won the BSFA Award in 1970.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace Rocket to Limbo & Echo in the Skull, 1959
$25.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1959 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are uniform in color all around, perhaps a hint of sunning. Inside of covers is bright, barely tanned if at all on the edges (unusual for these books). Certainly a very pleasing and better than typical copy! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. John Kilian Houston Brunner was a British author of science fiction novels and stories. His 1968 novel Stand on Zanzibar, about an overpopulated world, won the 1969 Hugo Award for best science fiction novel and the BSFA Award the same year. The Jagged Orbit won the BSFA Award in 1970.
This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are uniform in color all around, perhaps a hint of sunning. Inside of covers is bright, barely tanned if at all on the edges (unusual for these books). Certainly a very pleasing and better than typical copy! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. John Kilian Houston Brunner was a British author of science fiction novels and stories. His 1968 novel Stand on Zanzibar, about an overpopulated world, won the 1969 Hugo Award for best science fiction novel and the BSFA Award the same year. The Jagged Orbit won the BSFA Award in 1970.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace Planetary Agent X, 1965 Paperback
$17.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1965 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "good plus" to "very good -" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are lightly tanned. Both covers are have reading creasing along the spine edge. Insides of the covers are heavily tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "good plus" to "very good -" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are lightly tanned. Both covers are have reading creasing along the spine edge. Insides of the covers are heavily tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace Planetary Agent X, 1965 Paperback
$17.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1965 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "good plus" to "very good -" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are lightly tanned. Both covers are have reading creasing along the spine edge. Insides of the covers are heavily tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "good plus" to "very good -" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are lightly tanned. Both covers are have reading creasing along the spine edge. Insides of the covers are heavily tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage “The Big Ones Get Away” Paperback Book – Armed Services Edition 1944
$54.00
This is an end-of-the-war era US Government-issue softcover printed for the soldiers. Designed in the familiar, landscape format of the "Armed Services Editions", unpaginated. M-11, published September 1944.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage “The Big Ones Get Away” Paperback Book – Armed Services Edition 1944
$54.00
This is an end-of-the-war era US Government-issue softcover printed for the soldiers. Designed in the familiar, landscape format of the "Armed Services Editions", unpaginated. M-11, published September 1944.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Ace Double Science Fiction Paperback: The World of Null-A, 1953
$16.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1953.
This is a "good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block closes tightly. Pages are tanned on all edges. Appears to be some light moisture exposure at the outer edge of the text block. See accompanying images for full condition details. This is the very science fiction "dos-a-dos" edition that ACE published! [Null-A] won the Manuscripters Club Award. It was listed by the New York area library association among the hundred best novels of 1948. World of Null-A has been translated into nine languages, and when first published, created the French Science Fiction Market all by itself - according to Jacques Sadoul, editor of Editions OPTA. The World of Null-A finished second in the Retro Hugo award voting for Best Novel of 1945 presented in 1996 at L.A.con III. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block closes tightly. Pages are tanned on all edges. Appears to be some light moisture exposure at the outer edge of the text block. See accompanying images for full condition details. This is the very science fiction "dos-a-dos" edition that ACE published! [Null-A] won the Manuscripters Club Award. It was listed by the New York area library association among the hundred best novels of 1948. World of Null-A has been translated into nine languages, and when first published, created the French Science Fiction Market all by itself - according to Jacques Sadoul, editor of Editions OPTA. The World of Null-A finished second in the Retro Hugo award voting for Best Novel of 1945 presented in 1996 at L.A.con III. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Ace Double Science Fiction Paperback: The World of Null-A, 1953
$16.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1953.
This is a "good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block closes tightly. Pages are tanned on all edges. Appears to be some light moisture exposure at the outer edge of the text block. See accompanying images for full condition details. This is the very science fiction "dos-a-dos" edition that ACE published! [Null-A] won the Manuscripters Club Award. It was listed by the New York area library association among the hundred best novels of 1948. World of Null-A has been translated into nine languages, and when first published, created the French Science Fiction Market all by itself - according to Jacques Sadoul, editor of Editions OPTA. The World of Null-A finished second in the Retro Hugo award voting for Best Novel of 1945 presented in 1996 at L.A.con III. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block closes tightly. Pages are tanned on all edges. Appears to be some light moisture exposure at the outer edge of the text block. See accompanying images for full condition details. This is the very science fiction "dos-a-dos" edition that ACE published! [Null-A] won the Manuscripters Club Award. It was listed by the New York area library association among the hundred best novels of 1948. World of Null-A has been translated into nine languages, and when first published, created the French Science Fiction Market all by itself - according to Jacques Sadoul, editor of Editions OPTA. The World of Null-A finished second in the Retro Hugo award voting for Best Novel of 1945 presented in 1996 at L.A.con III. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Sci-Fi Paperback: Ace Double – Our Man in Space & Ultimatum in 2050 A.D.
$21.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1965 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "first edition" for "Ultimatum in 2050 A.D." by Jack Sharkey, it had not been published in a book form prior to this ACE edition. The "Our Man in Space" cover features artwork by Ed Valigursky. This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly, fairly bright & uniform all around, a hint of mild foxing on one edge. Covers are free of creasing, just the slightest surface wear in a few spots from shelving. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "first edition" for "Ultimatum in 2050 A.D." by Jack Sharkey, it had not been published in a book form prior to this ACE edition. The "Our Man in Space" cover features artwork by Ed Valigursky. This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly, fairly bright & uniform all around, a hint of mild foxing on one edge. Covers are free of creasing, just the slightest surface wear in a few spots from shelving. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Sci-Fi Paperback: Ace Double – Our Man in Space & Ultimatum in 2050 A.D.
$21.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1965 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "first edition" for "Ultimatum in 2050 A.D." by Jack Sharkey, it had not been published in a book form prior to this ACE edition. The "Our Man in Space" cover features artwork by Ed Valigursky. This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly, fairly bright & uniform all around, a hint of mild foxing on one edge. Covers are free of creasing, just the slightest surface wear in a few spots from shelving. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "first edition" for "Ultimatum in 2050 A.D." by Jack Sharkey, it had not been published in a book form prior to this ACE edition. The "Our Man in Space" cover features artwork by Ed Valigursky. This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly, fairly bright & uniform all around, a hint of mild foxing on one edge. Covers are free of creasing, just the slightest surface wear in a few spots from shelving. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace ‘Double’ Paperback, 1962
$19.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1962 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, a few small spots on the outer edge. Inside of covers are tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. About the author: Poul William Anderson was an American fantasy and science fiction author who was active from the 1940s until his death in 2001. Anderson also wrote historical novels. He won the Hugo Award seven times and the Nebula Award three times.
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, a few small spots on the outer edge. Inside of covers are tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. About the author: Poul William Anderson was an American fantasy and science fiction author who was active from the 1940s until his death in 2001. Anderson also wrote historical novels. He won the Hugo Award seven times and the Nebula Award three times.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace ‘Double’ Paperback, 1962
$19.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1962 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, a few small spots on the outer edge. Inside of covers are tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. About the author: Poul William Anderson was an American fantasy and science fiction author who was active from the 1940s until his death in 2001. Anderson also wrote historical novels. He won the Hugo Award seven times and the Nebula Award three times.
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, a few small spots on the outer edge. Inside of covers are tanned. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged. About the author: Poul William Anderson was an American fantasy and science fiction author who was active from the 1940s until his death in 2001. Anderson also wrote historical novels. He won the Hugo Award seven times and the Nebula Award three times.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace “Double” Paperback, 1960s
$25.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1960 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "very good" to "near fine" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Textblock edges are bright and uniform all around, not thumbed. The covers are all but completely free of creasing, insides completely white, untanned. Very pleasing, above average book! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" to "near fine" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Textblock edges are bright and uniform all around, not thumbed. The covers are all but completely free of creasing, insides completely white, untanned. Very pleasing, above average book! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Sci-Fi Double Novel: Ace “Double” Paperback, 1960s
$25.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1960 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
This is a "very good" to "near fine" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Textblock edges are bright and uniform all around, not thumbed. The covers are all but completely free of creasing, insides completely white, untanned. Very pleasing, above average book! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" to "near fine" vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Textblock edges are bright and uniform all around, not thumbed. The covers are all but completely free of creasing, insides completely white, untanned. Very pleasing, above average book! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Ace Double Sci-Fi Paperback: Secret of the Lost Race & Herculum, 1959
$23.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1959 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
The cover artists are Ed Emshwiller and Ed Valigursky, both turning wonderful work! This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. The cover on the "Secret" side has a color breaking crease running the whole length near the outer edge and there is a closed 1" tear in outer edge. The cover of "Herculum" is mildly creased See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
The cover artists are Ed Emshwiller and Ed Valigursky, both turning wonderful work! This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. The cover on the "Secret" side has a color breaking crease running the whole length near the outer edge and there is a closed 1" tear in outer edge. The cover of "Herculum" is mildly creased See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Ace Double Sci-Fi Paperback: Secret of the Lost Race & Herculum, 1959
$23.00
This is an ACE "double novel book" vintage paperback published in or around 1959 (Ace at this time never differentiates printings or dates).
The cover artists are Ed Emshwiller and Ed Valigursky, both turning wonderful work! This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. The cover on the "Secret" side has a color breaking crease running the whole length near the outer edge and there is a closed 1" tear in outer edge. The cover of "Herculum" is mildly creased See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
The cover artists are Ed Emshwiller and Ed Valigursky, both turning wonderful work! This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. The cover on the "Secret" side has a color breaking crease running the whole length near the outer edge and there is a closed 1" tear in outer edge. The cover of "Herculum" is mildly creased See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Logan’s Run 1976 First edition thus William Nolan Film tie-in edition w/ 16 pages of full color photos
Logan’s Run 1976 First edition thus William Nolan Film tie-in edition w/ 16 pages of full color photos