Ellison, Harlan et al.

Amazing Stories. September 1957. Vol. 31. No. 9

New York, Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1957. Wraps. Illustrated wraps, by Edward Valigursky. Digest sized. 130 pp. With a few black and white illustrations throughout. A single issue of this science-fiction magazine, containing 'The Glass Brain,' by Harlan Ellison, among other stories. GOOD condition. Minor to moderate uneven scuffing and fading, with minor creasing to the wraps. Three small abrasions to the rear cover. Small tear at the center front fore edge, affecting the fore edge margins of the pages in the interior. Some soiling, heavier to the rear panel, with some dark scuffing present. Slight curling along the spine. Interior clean and solid with browning to the paper. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 005915

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Science Fiction Harlan Ellison

Ellison, Harlan et al.

Amazing Stories. August 1957. Vol. 31. No. 8

New York, Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1957. Wraps. Illustrated wraps, by Edward Valigursky. Digest sized. 130 pp. With a few black and white illustrations throughout. A single issue of this science-fiction magazine, containing ' The Plague Bearers,' by Harlan Ellison, among other stories. GOOD condition. Faint dampstain along the spine of the front and rear cover. Minor foxing to the covers, a bit more so the rear wrap. Minor soiling, fading and edgewear, with light tearing at the spine tips and slight creasing at the corners. Interior clean and solid with browning to the paper. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 005916

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn Harlan Ellison Science Fiction

Bloch, Robert; Ellison, Harlan et al.

Peon. May 1955. Number 35

Norwich, CT, Charles Lee Riddle, Publisher, 1955. Wraps. Side stapled wraps, with front cover illustration by Emsh. 38 pp. Later issue of this science fiction/fantasy fanzine published by Charles Lee Riddle while he was on active duty in the military. The zine published many notable names in the sci-fi world. 38 issues were eventually published between the 1940s and 50s. This issue with "Credo for Fantasy Writers," by Robert Bloch; "Night Vigil," by Harlan Ellison, etc. VERY GOOD condition. Minor soiling and creasing to the rear cover. Date in blue ink on the upper front cover. Very Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 019437

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn Fanzines

Hawking, Stephen

The Illustrated a Brief History of Time. The Universe in a Nutshell. Deluxe Set in Slipcase

New York, Bantam Books, 2001. Hard Cover. Black cloth in unclipped dust jackets. In glossy paper covered board slipcase. Quartos. 248, 216 pp. Illustrations throughout. Two classic works by Stephen Hawking, exploring the nature of the universe and the physics behind it. VERY GOOD books in GOOD+ slipcase. Minor scuffing and edgewear to the jackets. Minor fading to the books. Slipcase scuffed and faded, with some soiling. Very Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 012765

Catalogue: Science

Keywords: Noisbn

Hodgens, Richard M.

Different. November, 1973. Vol. IV No. 2

Newark, NJ, Sam Moskowitz, Publisher, 1973. Wraps. Side stapled zine. 12 pp. Single issue of this zine devoted to the study of science fiction and fantasy work. This issue with two pieces by Richard M. Hodgens: "Typee and the Time Machine;" and "H.G. Wells on Mars and the Moon." GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy toning to the paper. Minor soiling and edgewear. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 017602

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn Fantasy Fanzines

Howard, Robert E.; McHaney, Dennis

The Howard Review. Premiere Issue

Memphis, TN, Dennis McHaney, Publisher, 1975. First Edition. Wraps. First printing of this first issue. Illustrated side stapled wraps. 24 pp. A few illustrations throughout. First issue of this fanzine devoted to the work of science fiction/fantasy author Robert E. Howard. This includes the first reprint of a story that first appeared in in Weird Tales, "The Fearsome Touch of Death." Also present are checklists of published and unpublished fiction by Howard. GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy foxing and some staining to the covers. Minor to moderate soiling. Paper backstrip apparently removed from the spine, with the evidence of glue remaining. Some creasing and curling along the edges. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 017737

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn Fantasy Fanzines

Von Humboldt, Alexander

Kosmos. Entwurf Einer Physischen Weltheschreibung. Zweiter Band

Stuttgart and Tubingen, J.G. Gotta'scher Verlag, 1847. Half-Leather. Perhaps a first edition. Marbled boards with black leather spine. 544 pp. ALL TEXT IN GERMAN. The second volume of a work issued in five volumes spanning the years 1845 to 1858, with the fifth appearing as a fragment posthumously in 1862. This was Humboldt's attempt to combine the teachings of the various sciences into a unified theory that would fit nature. Alexander Von Humboldt was a German scientist, explorer and writer, known for his work on botanical geography. GOOD condition. Moderate fading to the spine. Minor to moderate scuffing to the covers, with minor uneven fading and soiling. Extremities scuffed and bumped. Interior solid, with moderate foxing to the endpapers. Minor scattered foxing throughout. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 007167

Catalogue: Science

Keywords: Noisbn Science Cosmology Philosophy

Sanderson, Ivan; Chandler, Bertram; Starrett, Vincent; Davis, Isabel; Civilian Saucer Intelligence et al.

Fantastic Universe Science Fiction. November, 1957. Vol. 8, No. 5

New York, King Size Publications, 1957. Wraps. Digest sized. Color cover illustsration depicting flying saucers by Virgil Finlay. 128 pp. A single issue of this magazine featuring several articles on UFO's and extra-terrestrials, including theorizing on what powers UFO's, whether UFO's could be animals, contact with extraterrestrials, etc. VERY GOOD condition with minor general fading and light creasing, with a somewhat noticeable crease to the rear wrap. Minor toning to the wraps. Small chip at the foot of the spine. Interior clean and solid. Very Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 006192

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn UFOs Flying Saucers UFOiana

Heinlein, Robert; Asimov, Isaac et al.

Astounding Science Fiction. April 1956. Vol LVII, No. 2

New York, Street and Smith, 1956. Wraps. Illustrated wraps. Digest sized. 162 pp. With a few black and white illustrations. A single issue of this science fiction magazine, featuring part 2 of 'Double Star,' by Robert Heinlein, 'The Dead Past,' by Isaac Asimov and other stories. GOOD+ condition. Minor general fading with light browning to the rear cover. Small ink notation on the rear cover near the spine. Minor soiling and light creasing along the extremities. Interior clean and solid with some toning to the paper. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 005900

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn Robert Heinlein

Jorgenson, Ivar et al.

If. Worlds of Science Fiction. March 1953

Buffalo, Quinn Publishing, 1953. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps. Digest sized. 120 pp. With a few black and white illustrations. A single issue of this science fiction magazine featuring work by Ivar Jorgenson and others. GOOD+ condition. Minor foxing to the wraps. Minor fading and edgewear. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 006399

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn

Leinster, Murray; Vance, Jack et al.

Thrilling Wonder Stories. August 1952

New York, Standard Magazines, Inc. Publisher, 1952. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps by Emsh. 1/4 by 6 3/4 inches. 146 pp. A single issue of this science fiction magazine featuring work by Murray Leinster, Jack Vance, etc. GOOD condition. Minor general fading to the wraps. Rear wrap foxed and stained at its upper half. Triangular chip missing from the rear cover fore edge. Some wrinkling to the rear wrap. Minor creasing and scuffing, with minor chipping and tearing along the extremities and spine tips. Interior clean and solid with the text block somewhat browned. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 006653

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn

Leinster, Murray; Haggard, J. Harvey; Montague, James et al.

Astounding Stories. December 1935. Volume XVI Number 4

New York, Street and Smith, 1935. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps by Howard V. Brown. 10 by 7 inches. 160 pp. A single issue of this science fiction magazine featuring work by Murray Leinser, Harvey J. Haggard, James Montague and others. POOR/FAIR condition. HEAVY chipping and tearing to the wraps along the extremities, especially the fore edge, suffering some loss at the corners. Spine chipped in several places. General fading and minor soiling. Faint dampstaining along the rear hinge, with two small drip stains also on the rear cover. Interior solid and clean, with moderate browning to the paper. Insect hole affecting the upper margin of the last 1/3 of the magazine. Poor .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 005981

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn Science Fiction

Derleth, August; Leary Jim et al.

Alien Culture. January, 1949. Volume 1, No. 1

Rockford, IL, Jim Leary, Publisher, 1949. Wraps. Side stapled wraps. 8 ½ by 11 inches. Front cover art by Douglas Bruce Berry, an American comic book artist perhaps best known as the inker for several Jack Kirby comics. First issue, of a total of four published of this zine. Alien Culture was, as described by Jim Leary, "An amateur publication for fans of the field of fantastic literature inclusive of fantasy, science-fiction and weird fiction." This issue with an essay on author vs. critic by August Derleth, as well as fiction by other authors, etc. Original mailing envelope present. FAIR/GOOD condition. Last two leaves detached from the staples, possibly not attached at all, based on appearance. General toning. Minor chipping and creasing along the edges. Fair .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 019680

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn Fanzines

Lesser, Milton; de Camp, L. Sprague; Gibson, Joe et al.

Science Fiction Quarterly. February 1952. Volume 1 Number 4

New York, Columbia Publications, 1952. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps by Milton Luros. 10 by 7 inches. 132 pp. A single issue of this science fiction magazine featuring work by Milton Lesser, L. Sprague de Camp, Joe Gibson and others. GOOD condition. Minor fading, toning and soiling to the wraps, with a faint stain to the upper rear cover. Small faint notation to the upper front cover. Moderate chipping and small tears, with associated creasing, along the extremities. Small hole/tear in the lower rear cover, affecting the last page as well. Tail of the spine chipped and worn. Minor toning in the interior. Slight curling to the piece. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 007580

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Noisbn

Thomson, John et al.

Bulletin of the American Society of CIVIL Engineers. No. 51, December 12th, 1894

No Place, No Publisher, 1894. Original Wraps. Original wraps. 6pp plus rear blank wrap. Contains a short abstract by John Thomson on Platen presses for letter-press printing, embossing, stamping, cutting and scoring. GOOD condition with a center horizontal crease and a center vertical crease (this one less evident). Minor browning and creasing. Some soiling to the rear wrap. Two small lines in pen to page number 2. Good .

Mare BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 003410

Catalogue: Science

Keywords: Platen Press Letter Press Printing