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The Weapon Makers (Revied Edition. Inscribed By Author)
by Van Vogt, A. (Alfred) E. (Elton)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Pasadena, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Greenberg, 1952. Revised Edition, First Printing 1st Printing. Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine. 220 Pp. Green Boards Stamped In Dark Green. First Book Publication Thus, Revised From The Original Appearance In "Astounding Science Fiction" And Again Revised The First Book Edition Of 1000 Copies Published By Hadley In 1947. A Lightly Used Book, Pages Crisp, Light Wear At Top And Bottom Of Spine, And At Tips. As. Inscribed By A E Van Vogt On Title Page "For Steve Peacefully Yours Lydia And A E Van Vogt" In A E Van Vogt's Handwriting (Signed For Me Personally At A Convention). Jacket Is Clean And Attractive, Very Slight Fading To Color On Spine, Slight Rubbing At Corners With 3/16" Closed Tear At Bottom Of Front Panel Near Flap Fold.
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- Bookseller
- Arroyo Seco Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 036541
- Title
- The Weapon Makers (Revied Edition. Inscribed By Author)
- Author
- Van Vogt, A. (Alfred) E. (Elton)
- Format/Binding
- Boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Revised Edition, First Printing 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Greenberg
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- General
- Bookseller catalogs
- Rare And Unusual Books; Literature: Science Fiction;
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Arroyo Seco Books
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About Arroyo Seco Books
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- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
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