Providence, RI: Hadley Publishing Co., [1947]. First edition. Previous owner's bookplate affixed to front paste down, a nearly fine copy in a very good or better dust jacket with light wear to the head of the spine panel a upper corner tips, mild darkening of the spine panel and some finger marks to rear panel. (31239). Octavo, pp. [1-7] 8-224, frontispiece illustration by Allan W. Halladay, cloth. Label affixed to front free end paper with inscription and signature of Van Vogt to a well known early fan. The author's second book. First published as a serial in ASTOUNDING SCIENCE FICTION (1943). Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1158. Survey of Science Fiction Literature V, pp. 2501-05. In 333.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 31239
Title: THE WEAPON MAKERS
Author: Van Vogt, A[lfred] E[lton]
Book Condition: Used - Previous owner's bookplate affixed to front paste down, a nearly fine copy in a very good or better dust jacket with light wear
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Hadley Publishing Co.
Place of Publication: Providence, RI
Date Published: [1947]
Keywords: SF

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