Analog Christopher Anvil (156 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Light wear. Cover art by Vincent Di Fate. Serial: Conclusion of "Falling Free" by Lois McMaster Bujold. Novelettes: "Dry Run" by J. Brian Clarke, "Peaches for Mad Molly" by Steven Gould, and "Doc's Legacy" by Christopher Anvil. Science Fact: "Laughing All the Way to Orbit" by G. Harry Stine & Wilfred C. Smith. Short Stories: "Dreamers" by Rick Cook, "Present Worth" by Arlan Andrews, and "The Boys from Stormville" by Annie Gerard. Reader's Departments: The Editor's Page, On Gaming by Matthew J.Costello, Brass Tacks, The Alternate View by JG. Harry Stine, The Analog Calendar of Coming Events, In Times to Come, and The Reference Library by Tom Easton.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Reading Copy. Vol. LXV, No. 6. (title morphing into Analog) Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Schoenherr for "Adaptation" (short novel) by Mack Reynolds. Includes "Pushbutton War" by Joseph P. Martino; "Report on the Nature of the Lunar Surface" by John Brunner; "A Taste of Poison" by Christopher Anvil; "The High Crusade" (pt. 2 of 3) by Poul Anderson. Science Fact: "Needed: One Aphrodite Project" by R. S. Richardson; "The Formation of the Elements" by Alastair Cameron. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page; People Need help"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Schoenherr and van Dongen. held together by tape and glue; lower end appears trimmed; tears at spine ends; uneven edges. reading copy.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Reading Copy. Vol. LXXI (71), No. 1. 1st bedsheet-sized issue. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Nat White illustrating "Natural Resources in Space" (Science Fact) by John W. Campbell. Includes "Frigid Fracas" (pt. 1 of 2) by Mack Reynolds; "The Happy Man" (novelette) by Gerald W. Page; "Spanner in the Works" (novelette) by J. T. McIntosh; "All Day Wednesday" by Richard Olin; "Not in the Literature" by Christopher Anvil. Readers' Departments: "Brass Tacks"; "The Editor's Page: No Accepable Experiment"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Crucial Experiemnt No. 6" by Joseph Goodavage; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by John Schoenherr and George Schelling. Has been wet with waviness and mild staining. Reading copy.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Reading Copy. Vol. XCVII, No. 3. Edited by Ben Bova. Cover art by Schoenherr for "Stardance" (novelette) by Spider and Jeanne Robinson. Includes "Child of the Sun" (novelette) by James Gunn; "A Rat of Any Psize" by Sam Nicholson; "The Golden Years" by Christopher Anvil; "The Shape of Plowshares" by C. L. Grant; "Three Coffins" by Henry Melton; "Children of Invention" by Hayford Peirce. Science Fact: "Mastering the Art of Space Cooking". Reader's Departments: "Guest Editorial: Where Are You, Socrates, Now That We Really Need You?" by Diana King; "Biolog: Spider Robinson"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by Lester del Rey; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by John Schoenherr, Doug Beekman, Janet Aulisio, George Schelling, Vincent Di Fate, and Kelly Freas. Wraps are a bit soiled with a couple of fingerprint smears. Reading copy.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Reading Copy. Vol. LXXXI, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The Royal Road" (short novel) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Satan's World" (pt. 2 of 4) by Poul Anderson; "The Mind Reader" by Robert Chilson; "Duplex" (novelette) by Verge Foray; "No Shoulder to Cry On" by Hank Davis. Science Fact: "It's Right Over Your Nose!" by Ben Bova. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Chemical Warfare"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, and Leo Summers. Heavy rubbing; mild creasing.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Vol. LXXX, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The King's Legions" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Fiesta Brava" (short novel) by Mack Reynolds; "The Pearly Gates of Hell" by Jack Wodhams; "Important Difference" by E. G. von Wald; "Lost Calling" by Verge Foray. Science Fact: "The Usefulness of Nicotene" by Prof. J. Harold Burn, FRS. reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: L.S.D.: Let Sanity Die"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, Rudy Palais, and Leo Summers. Rubbed; glue-shrink; creasing; tanned; edge and corner wear with minor chips and tears.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Vol. LXXXVII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art Freas for "The Missing Man" (novelette) by Katherine MacLean. Includes "The Operator" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "May the Best Man Win" by Stanley Schmidt; "The World Menders" (pt. 2 of 3) by Lloyd Biggle. Science Fact: "Celestial X Rays" by Margaret L. Silbar. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: The Stay-Home Bodies" by John W. Campbell; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, George Wilson, and Leo Summers. Creasing; rubbing; tanning; short tears at spine ends; corner creases.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol.CVII, No. 12. Edited by Stanley Schmidt. Cover art by Vincent Di Fate. Includes "Falling Free" (pt. 1 of 4) by Lois McMaster Bujold; "The Gift" (novelette) by Pat Forde; "Pulsebeat" (novelette) by J. B. Cather; "Science Fact: The Lost Years of Cosmology" by Dr. John Gribbin; "Interesting Times" by Christopher Anvil; "A Hog on Ice" by Rob Childon & William F. Wu; "Retrograde Analysis" by William Ballard. Standard readers' Departments. Illustrated by Di Fate, Judy Mitchell, Nicholas Jainschigg, William R. Warren, Jr., Hank Jankus, and Doug Chaffee. Glue-shrink; creasing; mild cup rings on front; a little soiling; edge and corner wear.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXXXIII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover by Freas for "Trap" (short novel) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Minitalent" (novelette) by Tak Hallus (aka Stephen Robinett); "Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall." by R. E. Allen; "From Fanatacism, or for Reward" by Harry Harrison; "Wolfling" (pt. 3 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "They're Trying to Tell Us Something" (pt. 1 of 2) by Thomas R. McDonough. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Genetics and Utopia"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Rubbing and creasing.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. LXXX, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The King's Legions" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Fiesta Brava" (short novel) by Mack Reynolds; "The Pearly Gates of Hell" by Jack Wodhams; "Important Difference" by E. G. von Wald; "Lost Calling" by Verge Foray. Science Fact: "The Usefulness of Nicotene" by Prof. J. Harold Burn, FRS. reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: L.S.D.: Let Sanity Die"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, Rudy Palais, and Leo Summers. Creasing; rubbing; tanning; minor stress tears; date in pen on front.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good+. Vol. LXX, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Solonevich for "A Life for the Stars" (pt. 1 of 2; 'Cities in Flight' series) by James Blish. Includes "The Winds of Time" by James H. Schmitz; "Good Indian" by Mack Reynolds; "The Professional Approach" by Leonard Lockhard [Ted Thomas]; "Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Christopher Anvil; "Beyond Pandora" by Robert J. Martin. Article: "The First Science" by Joseph F. Goodavage, MAFA. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's page: Atrologer-Astronomer-Astro-engineer"; "In Times to Come"; "The reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; Brass Tacks"; "The Analytical Laboratory". Illustraed by Schoenherr, Brotman, Douglas, and Brey. Lower huinge etar going into mid cover; creasing; edgewear; tanning. Otherwise, not unattractive.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXXVIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover by Schoenherr for "Strangers to Paradise" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Too Many Magicians" (pt. 3 of 4; Lord Darcy series) by Randall Garrett; "The Sons of Prometheus" (novelette) by Alexei Panshin; "Romp" by Mack Reynolds. Science Fact: "Challenge: The Insurgent vs, The Counterinsurgent" (conclusion) by Joe Poyer. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: The Ancient Goddess" by John W. Campbell; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by John Schoenherr, Leo Summers, and Kelly Freas. Small loss at upper front foredge corner; front cover tear over lower staple.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+. Vol. LXXVII, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Bonestell. Includes "The Ancient Gods" (pt. 1 of 2) by Poul Anderson; "CWACC Strikes Again" (novelette) by Hank Dempsey; "Early Warning" by Robert S. Scott; "Stranglehold" by Christopher Anvil; "Escape Velocity" by Frank Herbert. Science Fact: "Live Sensors" by Carl A. Larson. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Oberver Effect"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by John Schoenherr, Stan Robinson, Gray Morrow, and Kelly Freas. Upper front foredge corner nearly torn off and 1st page has a minor echo; tanning.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good-. Vol. LXVII, No. 5. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Thomas ("Heavy Industry - 1995"). Includes "A Spaceship Named McGuire" (novelette) by Randall Garrett; "Tinker's Dam" (novelette) by Joseph Tinker (Randall Garrett); "The First One" by Herbert D. Kastle; "The Hunch" by Christopher Anvil; "The Fisherman" (pt. 4 of 4) by Clifford D. Simak. Science Fact: "Hell's Own Problem" by Harry B. Porter. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Sometimes You Just Can't Win"; "The Analytical laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Douglas, Schoenherr, and van Dongen. Stained/soiled, mostly rear cover and last couple of pages.tanning; foxing.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXXVI, No. 4. Editd by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "Ecological Niche" (novelette) by Robert Chilson. Includes "Big Time Operator" (novelette) by Jack Wodhams; "Forever Enemy" by Howard L. Myers; "Apron Chains" by Christopher Anvil; "The Tactics of Mistake" (pt. 3 of 4) by Gordon R. Dickson. Science Fact: "Manufacturing in Space" by Joseph Green. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: The Modern Black Arts" by John W. Campbell; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas and Vincent Di Fate. Tanning; creasing; edge and corner wear; rubbing.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. CX, No. 8. Cover by William R. Warren, Jr. for "Naught for Hire" (novella) by John E. Stith. Includes "Madummudra's World" (novelette) by George W. Harper; "The Trojan Hostage" (novelette) by Christoper Anvil; "A Question of Balance" by Kevin O'Donnell; "Godspeed" by Charles Sheffield. Article: "Fire, Brimstone - And Maybe Life?" by Stephen L. Gillett, Ph.D. Illustrated by William R. Warren, Jr., Bob Walters, and Anthony Bari. Glue shrink; creasing; label gum residue.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXXVI, No. 4. Editd by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "Ecological Niche" (novelette) by Robert Chilson. Includes "Big Time Operator" (novelette) by Jack Wodhams; "Forever Enemy" by Howard L. Myers; "Apron Chains" by Christopher Anvil; "The Tactics of Mistake" (pt. 3 of 4) by Gordon R. Dickson. Science Fact: "Manufacturing in Space" by Joseph Green. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: The Modern Black Arts" by John W. Campbell; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas and Vincent Di Fate. Tanning; small wet spots to front; small tear at heel.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXX, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The King's Legions" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Fiesta Brava" (short novel) by Mack Reynolds; "The Pearly Gates of Hell" by Jack Wodhams; "Important Difference" by E. G. von Wald; "Lost Calling" by Verge Foray. Science Fact: "The Usefulness of Nicotene" by Prof. J. Harold Burn, FRS. reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: L.S.D.: Let Sanity Die"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, Rudy Palais, and Leo Summers. Creasing; rubbing; tanning; minor spine heel tear.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXVIII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Freas for "The Mechanic" (novelette) by Hal Clement. Includes ". . .Not a Prison Make" (novelette) by P. Martino; "A Matter of Reality" by Carole E. Scott; "Symbols" by Christopher Anvil; "Too Many Magicians" (pt. 2 of 4) by Randall Garrett. Science Fact: "Challenge: The Insurgent vs The Counterinsurgent" by Joe Poyer. Reader's Department: "The Editor's Page: Pollution" by John W. Campbell; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, Leo Summers, and John Schoenherr. Creasing; tanning; rubbing; minor soiling; edge nicks and dings.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXVII, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Schoenherr for "The Wings of a Bat" (novelette) by Paul Ash. Includes "The Alchemist" (short novel) by Charles L. Harness; "Call Him Lord" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Two-Way Communication" by Christopher Anvil; "Under the Wide and Starry Sky" by Joe Poyer. Science Fact: "The Meteorite Miners" by Ralph A. Hall, M.D.; "Titanium/The Wonder Metal". Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: The Public be Damned!" by John W. Campbell; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Rear cover wrinked with small tears at lkower spine corner; also minor stains; creasing.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXVIX, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Schoenherr for "Computer War" (pt. 1 of 2) by Mack Reynolds. Includes "The Dukes of Desire" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "The Double-Edged Rope" by Lloyd Biggle; "Security Measure" by Joseph P. Martino; "Project Lion" by Lawrence A. Perkins. Science Fact: "Political Science" by Douglas M. Dederer. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Interstellar Communications"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "Brass Tacks"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Kelly Freas and John Schoenherr. 1" tear at lower edge of rear cover; creasing; tanning; other minor tears; a little musty.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXXVII, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Bonestell. Includes "The Ancient Gods" (pt. 1 of 2) by Poul Anderson; "CWACC Strikes Again" (novelette) by Hank Dempsey; "Early Warning" by Robert S. Scott; "Stranglehold" by Christopher Anvil; "Escape Velocity" by Frank Herbert. Science Fact: "Live Sensors" by Carl A. Larson. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Oberver Effect"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by John Schoenherr, Stan Robinson, Gray Morrow, and Kelly Freas. Creasing; minor scars at upper edge of front cover; a little soiling and slight wavy area of rear cover; dealer's marks.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXXI, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The Royal Road" (short novel) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Satan's World" (pt. 2 of 4) by Poul Anderson; "The Mind Reader" by Robert Chilson; "Duplex" (novelette) by Verge Foray; "No Shoulder to Cry On" by Hank Davis. Science Fact: "It's Right Over Your Nose!" by Ben Bova. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Chemical Warfare"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, and Leo Summers. Creasing; small scar at upper front cover edge; minor edge tears and nicks; short tear at spine heel.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXXII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The Pirate" (novelette) by Poul Anderson. Includes "Mission of Ignorance" by Christopher Anvil; "The Steiger Effect" by Betsy Curtis; "Underground" by Lawrence A. Perkins"The Tuvela" (pt.2 of 2) by James Schmitz. Science Fact: "Taking the Lid Off" by William T. Powers; "Funny Coincidence" by John H. Pomeroy. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: The Paranoid Reaction"; "The Analytiocal Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, Leo Summers, and John Schoenherr. Creasing; tanning; upper edge of rear cover is shallowly bug-nibbled.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 5. Edited by Ben Bova. Cover art by Schoenherr for "A Matter of Sovereignty" (novelette) by Wade Curtis [Jerry Pournelle]. Includes "Riddle Me This. . ." (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "Truck Driver" by Robert Chilson; "The Greatest Asset" by Isaac Asimov; "Stormy Bellwether" by Jack Wodhams; "A Spaceship for the King" (pt. 2 of 3) by Jerry Pournelle. Science Fact: "Galactic Geopolitics" by Ben Bova. Reader's Departments: "Editorial: The Asking of Questions" by Poul Anderson; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by John Schoenherr, Leo Summers, and Kelly Freas. Closed tear to mid-cover; minor creasing; a little soiling of wraps.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. LXXXIII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "Trap" (short novel) by Christopher Anvil. Includes "Minitalent" (novelette) by Tak Hallus (aka Stephen Robinett); "Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall." by R. E. Allen; "From Fanatacism, or for Reward" by Harry Harrison; "Wolfling" (pt. 3 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "They're Trying to Tell Us Something" (pt. 1 of 2) by Thomas R. McDonough. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Genetics and Utopia"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Cover abraded/rubbed.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. XCVII, No. 3. Edited by Ben Bova. Cover art by Schoenherr for "Stardance" (novelette) by Spider and Jeanne Robinson. Includes "Child of the Sun" (novelette) by James Gunn; "A Rat of Any Psize" by Sam Nicholson; "The Golden Years" by Christopher Anvil; "The Shape of Plowshares" by C. L. Grant; "Three Coffins" by Henry Melton; "Children of Invention" by Hayford Peirce. Science Fact: "Mastering the Art of Space Cooking". Reader's Departments: "Guest Editorial: Where Are You, Socrates, Now That We Really Need You?" by Diana King; "Biolog: Spider Robinson"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by Lester del Rey; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by John Schoenherr, Doug Beekman, Janet Aulisio, George Schelling, Vincent Di Fate, and Kelly Freas. Wraps are a bit rubbed/ smeared, else pretty nice.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. LXXXVI, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The World Menders" (pt. 1 of 3) by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. Includes "Polywater Doodle" (novelette) by Howard L. Myers; "Wrong Attitude" by Joseph Green; "The Claw and the Clock" by Christopher Anvil; "The Pickle Barrel" by Jack Wodhams. Science Fact: "Ptolemy's Red Siriius" by Robert S. Richardson. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Traditional Values"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, Vincent di Fate, and Leo Summers. Minor damp wave at spine corners; rubbing; tanning; foxing; small bump tear at rear foredge.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. CXIV, No. 4. Cover art by Bob Eggleton for "Waterworld" (novelette) by Lee Goodloe & Jerry Oltion. Includes "We Three" (novelette) by Rick Shelley; "To Change a Memory" (novelette) by Hayford Peirce; "Science Fact: From Fiction to Fact: A Technology Postscript to "Only the Weatherman" by T. E. Larsen; "Science Fact: Quantized Surface Gravity?!" by G. David Nordley; "Negative Feedback" by Christopher Anvil; "Blinker" by Jack McDevitt; "The Loophole" by David J. Creek; "Poem: How Far they Are" by Mark Garland. Reader's Departments: "Editor's Page"; "In Times to Come"; "The Alternate View" by John G. Cramer; "The Reference Library" by Tom Easton; "Brass Tacks"; "Upcoming Events" by Anthony Lewis. Illustrated by Bob Eggleton, Kelly Freas, Randy Asplund-Faith, Vincent Di Fate, and Janet Aulisio. A little glue-shrink and creasing; rubbing; mild tanning.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 5. Edited by Ben Bova. Cover art by Schoenherr for "A Matter of Sovereignty" (novelette) by Wade Curtis [Jerry Pournelle]. Includes "Riddle Me This. . ." (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "Truck Driver" by Robert Chilson; "The Greatest Asset" by Isaac Asimov; "Stormy Bellwether" by Jack Wodhams; "A Spaceship for the King" (pt. 2 of 3) by Jerry Pournelle. Science Fact: "Galactic Geopolitics" by Ben Bova. Reader's Departments: "Editorial: The Asking of Questions" by Poul Anderson; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by John Schoenherr, Leo Summers, and Kelly Freas. Creasing; minor tear at spine head; light rubbing.