If: Worlds of Science Fiction (September 1953)
Language: English
Published by Quinn Publishing, Buffalo NY, 1953
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Bibliodisia Books (soon BookFort), Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Bibliodisia Books (soon BookFort)
AbeBooks seller since August 14, 1998
Association member: MWABA
Condition: Used - Good
£ 31.05
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
A standout relic of the golden era of pulp magazines, this issue of If features the first appearance of James Blish's groundbreaking novella, "A Case of Conscience," later expanded into a Hugo Award-winning novel. Also included is the legendary Philip K. Dick's short story, "The Trouble with Bubbles," alongside two striking illustrations by Ed Valigursky ("The Rings of Saturn" and "Titan"), stunning wraparound cover art by Ken Fagg, and additional artwork, essays, and short stories?all of which combine to capture the ambitious and visionary spirit of mid-century science fiction. This little gem shows signs of wear typical for its age: moderate toning throughout the interior, light, one-inch damp stains on the foreedges not extending into text, chipping along the top edge of the spine, a small crease on the back cover, and quarter-inch tears on the top corner of the last six pages. However, the binding is tight, and the text and illustrations remain clear, unmarked, and well-preserved. Quite a find for vintage science fiction enthusiasts. …
Seller Inventory # P-26059
Bibliographic details
- Title
- If: Worlds of Science Fiction (September 1953)
- Author
- Philip K. Dick,James Blish,James L. Quinn (Editor),Ed Valigursky (Illustrator),Ed Emshwiller (Illustrator),et al.
- Publisher
- Quinn Publishing, Buffalo NY
- Publication year
- 1953
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- None
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Dimensions
- Duodecimo
Bibliodisia Books (soon BookFort)
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 10 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.52 | £ 14.28 |
Payment methods
- Check
- Money Order
Store description
We carry important rare and out-of-print books in many fields of the Humanities, with a strong emphasis on Social Justice. Most of our books are out-of-print hardcovers, with over 75% of our stock dated before 1960. Go to our ABE website to link to our homepage.
Specialty
Modern Firsts, Literature, Poetry, Illustrated, Astronomy & Science, Black History, Americana, History, Philosophy, Children, Travel, Art & PhotographyAssociation member
Seller's business information
Bibliodisia Books (soon BookFort)
IL, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
We are members of the Caxton Club, a 100 year-old book collectors organization, as well as the Independent Online Booksellers of America (IOBA) and the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA). We were among the first internet bookselling firms, starting in 1993 and with listings in over seven venues, our own website (bibliodisiabooks.wordpress.com), and on ebay. We had booths at the Chicago Rare Book center and the Jackson Square Antique Mall in La Grange, Illinois, and have exhibited at many book fairs, including the MWABA, Printers' Row Lit Fest, and the 57th Street Children Book Fair in Chicago. We welcome visits to view our stock by appointment (contact us at cmartbooks@aol.com or bibliodisiabooks@gmail.com).
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Bibliodisia Books (soon BookFort), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy, oversized, or in multiple volumes, contact us so we can let you know what extra shipping charge is required.