Closed! Randall Dowling's House of Unusual Gems- paperbacks, digests, and magazines 8 8

[thehumantorch]

On 3/24/2023 at 12:32 AM, Randall Dowling said:

Man's Daring September 1961, FN-. A truly fresh looking copy with some unfortunate non-color breaking creasing and a couple small edge tears. Otherwise, a bright, white copy with full gloss. Classic cover by Basil Gogos. $90

takeit if still available

[thehumantorch]

On 3/24/2023 at 12:33 AM, Randall Dowling said:

Man's Escape April 1963, VG+. Some kind of overspray on the top left of the book but otherwise a solid tight copy with minor wear. There's a whole bunch of awesome interior art in this book. $75

takeit if still available

[Randall Dowling]

On 6/27/2023 at 2:31 PM, Jack Linguini said:

I just picked up this classic Ditko cover. they will look nice together

It's yours, Jack! 

[Randall Dowling]

On 6/27/2023 at 4:41 PM, thehumantorch said:

takeit if still available

 

On 6/27/2023 at 4:42 PM, thehumantorch said:

takeit if still available

They are and they're yours! 

Edited June 27, 2023 by Randall Dowling
Good word making

[Randall Dowling]

Kozy Book 158, John B. Thompson, Kiss or Kill, 1962, NF (unread). Very pretty copy with bright colors and freshness. Strategically placed flora keeps this cover from being for adults only. $35

[Randall Dowling]

Kozy Book 185, Nicky Weaver, Love Blood & Tears, 1962, NF- (unread). Another overall pretty copy with bright colors and freshness but some very minor general wear. I've searched and searched but can't find who did the art for these covers. It's well done work, all the same. $25

[Randall Dowling]

Kozy Book 154, Bowie Morton, Water Witch, 1962, VG/F (unread). Solid copy with just some minor creasing and edge wear.  An incredible cover illustration, once again saved by the use of branches to protect the innocent. $20

[Randall Dowling]

Signet 1335, Robert Switzer, The Living Idol, 1956, VG++. A little general wear and creasing on the front (as shown), the back is pretty clean otherwise. Gorgeous cover by Robert Maguire. $10

[Randall Dowling]

Avon 43, A. Merritt, Burn Witch Burn, 1942, VG-. A minor spine slant and general wear on this copy but otherwise solid. First 50 Avons can be tough in decent shape. The later printing looks almost identical except for the Avon logo at top. Imagine if this was a comic book!  $15  Sold to Tupenny Conan

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Edited July 1, 2023 by Randall Dowling
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[Randall Dowling]

Berkley S1753, Ted Mark, I Was A Teeny-Bopper For The CIA, 1969 (4th Printing), NF. Great looking copy of this Ted Mark classic. Free to the next person that purchases a book.  Claimed by mstrange

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Edited June 28, 2023 by Randall Dowling
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[Randall Dowling]

Ace D-433 (Double), Jack Bradley/Talmage Powell, If Hate Could Kill/The Smasher, 1960, VG/F. Very tight and bright copy with a very light opening crease on the spine but otherwise very fresh looking. Ace Doubles are tough to find this nice. $25

[Randall Dowling]

Bantam 945, Hal Ellson, Tomboy, 1951, VG. Solid copy with general wear but no major issues. Hal Ellson was a prolific writer of JD fiction in the 50s (not to be confused with Harlan Ellison, which I did for years). Wonderful cover by Robert Maguire.  Look at her smoke that cigarette with such bitterness! $25

[Randall Dowling]

Taking a short break for dinner and then I'll list another 10 paperback books and a chunk of magazines.

[Randall Dowling]

Lancer 75181-095, L. Sprague De Camp and Lin Carter, Conan the Buccaneer, 1971, VG/F. Clean book with minor wear. Classic Frazetta cover. This is the first Lancer printing. $10  Sold to Tupenny Conan

 

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[Randall Dowling]

Lancer 74-963, Robert E. Howard and L. Sprague De Camp, Conan the Freebooter, 1968, Almost NF. Solid copy with a great cover illustration by John Duillo. This is the first Lancer printing. $15

[Randall Dowling]

Lion LL158, Gene Paul, The Big Make, 1957, VG/F.  Clean copy with minor wear and bright colors.  Another great period illustration by Robert Maguire.  $10 Sold to mstrange

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Edited June 28, 2023 by Randall Dowling
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[Randall Dowling]

Beacon B734X, Jason Morgan, The Bored Young Wives, 1964, VG-.  A mid-grade copy (due to some water spotting and minor wear) of one of the later Beacon books.  Nice cover illustration (identity unknown).  $15

[Randall Dowling]

Belmont B60-1086, Alan Joseph, Logan, 1970, VG/F.  Fresh and clean copy with a small moisture stain, lower left front cover.  Otherwise, a tough title.  I always wondered if Roy Thomas or Len Wein had read this book before they created Wolverine.  $25

[Randall Dowling]

Brandon House 965, Marcia Marcoux, Velvet Seduction, 1966, VG.  A very solid mid-grade copy (due to minor moisture stains).  This cover by Fred Fixler is one of his best in my opinion.  My scanner was incredibly cruel to this book as it looks much better in hand.  Tough to find this book in any condition.  $200

 

For reference, here's the only other copies on the internet:

[Randall Dowling]

Signet 1399, Paul Ilton, The Last Days of Sodom and Gomorrah, 1957, VG due to creasing.  Amazing cover by Robert Maguire.  Tough book to find in any shape.  $20  Sold to mstrange

 

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Edited June 28, 2023 by Randall Dowling
Sold to mstrange