The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology
by Campbell, John W Jr (ed.)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1952. Book Club Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book Club Edition. Hard cover 8vo in maroon cloth w/silver spine titles, yellow topstain. Near Fine book in About Very Good unclipped DJ, now in clear protective cover. Bookplate and stamp front endpaper, else Fine and unmarked; jacket edgeworn w/several tears, 3" chip at crown and 1/8" chip at heel. 23 outstanding stories from 23 science fiction masters. 583pp.
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- Seller
- Basement Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 040390
- Title
- The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology
- Author
- Campbell, John W Jr (ed.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Book Club Edition
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICAL ANTHOLOGY MULTIPLE AUTHOR
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science Fiction/ Fantasy/Horror;
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Basement Books
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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