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THE ENEMY STARS
by Anderson, Poul
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy, previous owners signature in ink to front free end paper in a near fine dust jacket, touch of shelf wear to corners
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1959. First edition. A fine copy, previous owners signature in ink to front free end paper in a near fine dust jacket, touch of shelf wear to corners and spine ends, tiny chip to head of spine panel, some dust soiling to rear panel. An attractive copy of one of Anderson's more elusive books. (10784). Octavo, boards. "...this is Anderson at his tragic-heroic best, blending meticulous astrophysics with brooding romanticism." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-6. Nominated for a Hugo Award in 1959.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10784
- Title
- THE ENEMY STARS
- Author
- Anderson, Poul
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy, previous owners signature in ink to front free end paper in a near fine dust jacket, touch of shelf wear to corners
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J.B. Lippincott Company
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia and New York
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- SF
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2017
Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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