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Published by Street & Smith Publications, Inc., 1953
Seller: Clarkean Books, Stoney Creek, ON, Canada
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Van Dongen, Freas, Pawelka et al (illustrator). 1st Edition. Great stories and art! All in Very Good Plus condition. What a year!: Contains (from April to July) the classic four part first appearance of Hal Clement's Mission of Gravity. First appearance of Dick's Imposter and Asimov's Belief. This 12 issue annual set also includes a nice copy of the much coveted October 1953 issue featuring the Kelly Freas art that was used for the band Queen and their News of the World record album. Also, the November issue has the first appearance of James Blish's novelette: Earthman, Come Home (part of Cities in Flight). Finally, three issues are signed by Robert Sheckley: "Fool's Mate" pg. 99 (March); "Operating Instructions" pg. 75 (May); "Potential" pg. 73 (November).