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10th Annual Edition The Year's Best S-F
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10th Annual Edition The Year's Best S-F

by Merril, Judith (ed)

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First Mass Market edition first printing # 8611 of this collection of science fiction short stories by various authors. Collected are the following: Automatic Tiger - Kit Reed, The Carson Effect - Richard Wilson, The Shining Ones - Arthur C. Clarke, Pacifist - Mack Reynolds, The New Encyclopaedist - Stephen Becker, The Legend of Joe Lee - John D. MacDonald, Gas Mask - James D. Houston, A Sinister Metamorphoses - Russell Baker, Sonny - Rick Raphael, The Secret Weapon of the Third Reich - Josef Nesvadba, Descending - Thomas M. Disch, Decadence - Romain Gary, Be of Good Cheer - Fritz Leiber, It Could Be You - Frank Roberts, A Benefactor of Humanity - James T. Farrell, Synchromocracy - Hap Cawood, The Search - Bruce Simonds, The Pirokin Effect - Larry Eisenberg, The Twerlik - Jack Sharkey, A Rose for Ecclesiastes - Roger Zelazay, The Terminal Beach - J.G. Ballard, Problem Child - Arthur Porges, The Wonderful Dog Suit - Donald Hall, The Mathenauts - Norman Kagan, Family Portrait - Morgan Kent, The Red Egg… Read More
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1997 The Best American Mystery Stories
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1997 The Best American Mystery Stories

by Parker, Robert B. (ed), Otto Penzler (ed), Doug Allyn, James Crumley, Jeffery Deaver, Brendan DuBois, Elizabeth George, Jeremiah Healy, Melodie Johnson Howe, Pat Jordan, Jonathan Kellerman, Andrew Klavan, Elmore Leonard, Michael Malone, Mabel Maney, Joyce

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First edition first printing of this collection of short stories by various authors. All the stories were published separately in various magazines. Price clipped otherwise in fine / fine condition.
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1999 The Best American Mystery Stories
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1999 The Best American Mystery Stories

by McBain, Ed (ed), Lawrence Block, Gary A. Braunbeck, Thomas H. Cook, Jeffery Deaver, Brendan DuBois, Loren D. Estleman, Gregory Fallis, Tom Franklin, Victor Gischler, Ed Gorman, Joseph Hansen, David K. Harford, Gary Krist, Phillip M. Margolin, Joyce Carol

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First edition first printing of this collection of short stories by some of the top writers of today. All the stories were published separately in various magazines. Earlier owners name on the first free end page. Someone roughly removed a small sticker from the first free end page. In very good / very good condition.
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5 Unearthly Visions
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5 Unearthly Visions

by Conklin, Groff (ed), Eric Frank Russell, Walter M. Miller, Jr., Raymond Z. Gallun, Damon Knight, Clifford D. Simak

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First Fawcette Gold Medal edition ( #d1868 ) second printing of this collection of 5 short stories by various authors. Collected are: Legwork by Eric Frank Russell, Conditionally Human by Walter M. Miller Jr., Stamped Caution by Raymond Z. Gallun, DIO by Damon Knight, Shadow World by Clifford D. Simak. The book has some edge and reading creases on the spine. In good condition.
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The 50-Meter Monsters and Other Horrors
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The 50-Meter Monsters and Other Horrors

by Roger, Elwood (ed), Howard Goldwmith, Matt Christopher, Arthur Tofte, Nick Anderson, Ward Smith, Dave Bischoff, Chris Lampton

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First edition first printing of this collection of horror short stories by various authors. Collected are the following: The Spider Ring by Howard Goldsmith, The Museum by Matt Christopher, The Most Horriblest Monster by Arthur Tafte, The 50-Meter Monsters by Nick Anderson, The Whispering Sea by Ward Smith, Feeding Time by Dave Bischoff and Chris Lampton. Light edge wear. Light reading creases. In very good condition.
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The 74th Tale: The Mysterious Bookshop Christmas series
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The 74th Tale: The Mysterious Bookshop Christmas series

by Santlofer, Jonathan

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First edition first printing of this Christmas bibliomystery short story by Jonathan Santlofer. A pamphlet with a stapled spine. In fine condition.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson

by Doyle, Arthur Conan

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A Drug Company's edition of this collection of five Sherlock Holmes stories from the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Collected are The Five Orange Pips, The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor, The Red-headed League. The inside panel of the rear cover has a advertisement for Synthroid ( sodium levothyroxine ) that now comes in seven different strengths. No year. Light reading crease to the front cover next to the spine. Light rubbing to the surface of the rear panel. A long light moisture stain to the rear cover. An unusual item. In very good condition.
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An African Millionaire
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An African Millionaire

by Allen, Grant

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Rerepublication of this stand alone novel. Originally published in 1897. In near fine condition.
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After the Funeral: the Posthumous Adventures of Famous Corpses
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After the Funeral: the Posthumous Adventures of Famous Corpses

by Murphy, Edwin

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First edition first printing of this collection of non-fiction investigation into what sometimes happens to the remains of prominent people. In fine condition.
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Aftershock & Others: 19 Oddities
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Aftershock & Others: 19 Oddities

by Wilson, F. Paul

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First edition first printing of this collection of short stories. SIGNED and corrected by the author on the title page. In reality there were 19 Oddities but it was cut down to 16 before the books' release. In fine / fine unread condition.
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Again the Three Just Men aka The Law of the Three Just Men aka Again the Three - Scotland Yard...
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Again the Three Just Men aka The Law of the Three Just Men aka Again the Three - Scotland Yard Edition

by Wallace, Edgar

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This is the Scotland Yard edition of this collection of short 4 Just Men stories. Originally published in 1928 under the title Again the Three Just Men. The published in the US in 1933 under the title The Law of the Three Just Men. The published in 1968 under the title Again the Three. This reprint has no date on the publishing page. Light edge wear. No dustjacket. Slight spine slant. In very good condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine July 1990
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine July 1990

by Jordan, Cathleen (ed), Sherrard Gray, L.A. Taylor, Curt Fischer, Thomas Adcock, David Braly, Dan Crawford, Robert Hood, Albert Bashover, Karen Parker, Georges Simenon

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First edition first printing of this collection of 10 short stories. Collected are the following: Finnegan's Leap by Sherrard Gray, The Guide Dog by L.A. Taylor, The Wilderness Pilot by Curt Fischer, Straight Down the Middle by Thomas Adcock, Who Killed That Son of a Doge? by David Braly, Under Separate Cover by Dan Crawford, Dreams of Death by Robert Hood, The Cache by Albert Bashover, Chet and Emily: A Strange Silence by Karen Palmer. The Mystery Classic Reprint is: Stan the Killer by Georges Simenon. Faint crease to the centre of the front cover. A thin four inch line of sticker scar to the front cover where someone removed the address label. In good condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine December 1988
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine December 1988

by Jordan, Cathleen (ed), Jas R Petrin, Nancy C Swoboda, David Kaufman, Dick Stodgill, Sara Paretsky, Dan Crawford, Lee Russell, Janet O'Daniel.

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First Edition, First Printing of this Collection of 9 Short Stories. Featured are: The Innocents by Jas R Petrin, Winnie's Ghost by Nancy C Swoboda, Goodbye to Minister Jacobs by David Kaufman, The Old Squad by Dick Stodghill, The Case of the Pietro Andromache by Sara Paretsky, On A Clear Day, You Can See Night by Dan Crawford, The Man at the Back of the Bus by Lee Russell, Death of the Alumnus by Janet O'Daniel and The Great Valdez Sapphire. In Near Fine Condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine September 1980
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine September 1980

by Sullivan, Eleanor (ED), Kenneth Gavrell, John H Dirckx, Monet Green Adams, Gary Alexander, Jeffry Scott, Stephen Wasylyk, Penelope Wallace, Harry Prince.

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First Edition, First Printing of this Collection of 8 Short Stories. Featured are: White Hibiscus by Kenneth Gavrell, Murder on the Edinburgh-London Express by John H Dirckx, Who's There? by Money Green Adams, The Wild Green Yonder by Gary Alexander, Killing Martin Stover by Jeffry Scott, Weekend Retreat by Stephen Wasylyk, The World According to Uncle Albert by Penelope Wallace and Game Plan by Harry Prince. Slight reading creases. In Very Good Condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine October 2016
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Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine October 2016

by Landrigan, Linda ( Ed ), Janice Law, Kevin Egan, Bill Pronzini, Barry N. Malzberg, Gilbert M. Stack, Susan Oleksiw, Martin Limon, William Burton McCormick, Elaine Menge, Con Lehane

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First Appearance first printing of this collection of nine short stories. Collected are the following: Votes for Women by Janice Law, The Book of Judges by Kevin Egan, The Crack of Doom by Bill Pronzini and Barry N. Malzberg, Pandora's Bluff by Gilbert M. Stack, Variable Winds by Susan Oleksiw, Breakfast with Strange by Martin Limon, The Last Walk of Filips Finks by William Burton McCormick, Close Scrutiny by Elaine Menge, Stella by Starlight by Con Lehane. In fine condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine Mid-December 1987
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine Mid-December 1987

by Jordan, Cathleen (ed), Gregor Robinson, Stephen Wasylyk, Su Fidler, Brendan DuBois, Doug Allyn, Michael Beres, Elana Lore, Lawrence Doorley, David Kaufman, John Steinbeck.

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First Edition, First Printing of this Collection of 10 Short Stories. Featured are: The Haitian Murders by Gregor Robinson, Fallen Leaves by Stephen Wasylyk, The Ransom of Harry Elbow's Hand by Su Fidler, Like Kin by Brendan DuBois, Supersport by Doug Allyn, Children of the Silo by Michael Beres, Double Crosses by Elana Lore, Off and Running, Or, Bos Swillet's Luck (Bad) by Lawrence Doorley, John Lehmann Alone by David Kaufman and How Mr. Hogan Robbed a Bank by John Steinbeck. In Near Fine Condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine December 1986
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine December 1986

by Jordan ,Cathleen (ed), Rob Kantner, John H Dirckx, Avram Davidson, Lawrence Doorley, Joseph Hansen, Jas R Petrin, Sara Plews, Jeffry Scott, Richard Harding Davis.

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First Edition, First Printing of the Collection of 9 Short Stories. Featured are: The Eye Went By by Rob Kantner, Algorithm 512 by John H Dirckx, The Singular Incident of the Dog on the Beach by Avram Davidson, Foiling of a Femme Fatale by Lawrence Doorley, Witch's Broom by Joseph Hansen, Early Summer by Jas R Petrin, Murder by the Tubful by Sara Plews, The Green-Eye Saviour by Jeffry Scott and In the Fog: The Solicitor's Story by Richard Harding Davis (Part Three of Three). Tanning of the pages. In Near Fine Condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine September 1987
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine September 1987

by Jordan, Cathleen (ed), Augusta Hancock, Lorraine Collins, Cal Sharp, Ann F. Woodward, Elana Lore, Sherita Saffer Campbell, Stephen Wasylyk, Taylor McCafferty, Freeman Wills Crofts

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First edition first printing of this collection of nine short stories. Collected are the following: The Sounds of Sunday Morning by Augusta Hancock, God Bless Pedestrians by Lorraine Collins, My Summer Vacation by Cal Sharp, The Theft of the Fire Pearl by Ann F. Woodward, Birthright by Elana Lore, One Last Picture by Sherita Saffer Campbell, Musicians Don't Kill Each Other by Stephen Wasylyk, Old Flame by Taylor McCafferty. The Mystery Classic reprint story is: The Greuze Girl by Freeman Wills Crofts. A hint of edge wear. There is a date rubber stamped to the front cover. In near fine condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine March 1975 Vol. 20 No. 3
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Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine March 1975 Vol. 20 No. 3

by Hutter, Ernest M. ( ed ), Richard Deming, Albert Avellano, S.S. Rafferty, John Lutz, Jack Ritchie, Pauline C. Smith, Francis M. Nevins, Jr., Stephen Wasylyk, Gil Stern, Edward Wellen, Nedra Tyre

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First Appearance first printing of this collection of one novelette and ten short stories. Collected are: The Novelette - Maggie's Grip by Richard Deming. The short stories: Blue Devil by Albert Avellano, Teh Death Desk by S.S. Rafferty, It Could Happen to You by John Lutz, Too Solid Mildred by Jack Ritchie, Happy as a Harp Song by Pauline C. Smith, An Ear for the Language by Francis M. Nevins, Jr., The Back Up Man by Stephen Wasylyk, The Nude Murder Case by Gil Stern, To Charm a Cobra by Edward Wellen, A Murder is Arranged by Nedra Tyre. Light edge wear. Light tanning to the magazine. There is a small bump to the spine about in the middle. Earlier owner wrote a W and 5 numbers on the rear cover in pen. In good condition.
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Alfred Hitchcock's Anthology Spring / Summer 1980
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Alfred Hitchcock's Anthology Spring / Summer 1980

by Sullivan, Eleanor ( ed ), Edward D. Hoch, Mary Barrett, Henry Slesar, Oscar Schisgall, Pauline C. Smith, Edward Wellen, C.B. Gilford, Borden Deal, Donald E. Westlake, Bill Pronzini, Clayton Matthews, Patricia Matthews, John Lutz, Arthur Gordon

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First edition first printing of this collection of short stories that were published over various years in various magazines. Collected are A Melee of Diamonds by Edward D. Hoch, Never Shake a Family Tree by Donald E. Westlake, Pseudo Identity by Lawrence Block, Infinite License by Dan J. Marlowe to name a few. Light edge wear. In very good condition.
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