Published by Prime Press, Philadelphia, 1949
Seller: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Introduction by Thomas S. Gardner, Ph.D. Copy #254/400 numbered copies of which the first 350 were for sale, signed by the author. This copy has additionally been inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page. 191+ pages. The book is partly un-opened. (ie: some pages are not cut. Good copy with heavy edgewear, paper spine label chipped; some pages opened roughly with small edge tears, lacking the plain tissue Dust Wrapper(which is so scarce that most sources cite the book as not being issued in Dust Wrapper), and also lacking the slipcase. clph.
Published by Prime Press, Philadelphia, 1949
Seller: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Introduction by Thomas S. Gardner, Ph.D.]. Copy #221/400 numbered copies, of which the first 350 were for sale, signed by the author. 191+ pages. Owner's name and date, clear tape over the significantly chipped paper spine label in a lightly worn slipcase, also with clear tape over its closed face paper label. clphE.
Published by Prime Press, Philadelphia, 1949
Seller: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Introduction by Thomas S. Gardner, Ph.D. Copy #92/400 numbered copies, of which the first 350 were for sale, signed by the author. Bookplate, short closed tear to one leaf, else a partly unopened, white paper Very Good copy lacking the plain tissue Dust Wrapper---which is so scarce that most sources cite the book as not being issued in Dust Wrapper, and also lacking the slipcase.clph.
Hardcover in Slipcase. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. A limited edition #47 of 400 copies. A very clean copy, no marks or soiling inside or out. Spine label lightly rubbed but an extra example of it is laid into the book. Binding very tight and solid throughout text. Book is very clean, no edgewear or corner bumping. Slipcase has light corner and edgewear present, tiny split along one seam, still clean and solid.
Published by Prime Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1949
Seller: Aladdin Books, Fullerton, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Signed First Edition. #138 of 400 copies issued (of which 350 were numbered and signed by the author on limitation page) Cloth over marbled boards, as issued. Title label on spine is frayed. Pages are not separated along top edge (probably as issued) Use a good quality playing card edge to gently separate. Do not use knife or scissors. In very good condition apart from the label on spine. Includes original cardboard slipcase in fair, worn condition with a long tear along one vertical edge. A work of fantasy fiction. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Prime Press, Philadelphia, 1949
Language: English
Seller: SF & F Books, Chester, VA, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. Limited edition of 400 signed and numbered copies with slipcase. This is copy #247. Marble patterned paper over tan cloth boards, green and white paper label pasted to spine, uncut edges, contained in matching tan paper covered slipcase with matching titled paper label. With Introduction by Thomas Gardner. Signed on the limitation page in blue ink by the author. Philadelphia: Prime Press (1949), 191 pages. A Fine unmarked copy, two small bumps to bottom edge, minor shelf wear. Slip case in Good condition with wear [mostly to bottom edge, paper label damaged. No jacket as issued. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Prime Press, 1949
Seller: Heartwood Books and Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Signed. #74/350 signed and numbered for sale (of 400). Slipcased. Also signed and inscribed on the page preceding half-title, "To John S. Smith, wif the hope dat he will consider dis story worthy of finding a permanent place in his library, David H. Keller, Underwood, April 18 - 50". Tan cloth wif green spine label, marbled boards, in tan slipcase wif green spine label. An extra spine label laid in. Signed by Author(s).