CLOSED - 30% off - RECAP on Page 1 (updated MONDAY) - "Close my closet doors" - Golden Age paperback sale - featuring Noir and Good Girls 2 2

[goldust40]

On 4/25/2024 at 11:38 PM, Surfing Alien said:

The Captive Witch by Dale Van Every    Bantam A1090   1st Printing   Feb. 1953   $8

Gorgeous Harry Schaare cover on this Bantam Giant, including a nice spanking panel on the back

Very nice copy with only spine wear to mention

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[Surfing Alien]

The Silken Nightmare by Carter Brown Signet G2400   First Printing 1963   $15

Nice peek-a-boo McGinnis Good Girl

Fine Plus.  Square and solid, looks VF.  Surface gloss is slightly disturbed.  Light code number on spine  Inside covers are snow white

[Surfing Alien]

Scandalous by Ralph Carter    Century Book No. 91   1947    $20

Headlights GGA art by Malcolm Smith. These little paperback sized Century Books with the Smith art are tough to find in nice shape due to the paper covers

Fine plus. Bold colors. Square and tight with very light creases to the edges.

[Surfing Alien]

The 31st Of February by Julian Symons   Bantam 1059   1953    $10  SOLD to OuterBoroGuy

Beautiful uncredited cover art on this mystery

Super glossy, unread copy with a few light bends, tiny edgewear

 

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[Surfing Alien]

Batman vs. The Penguin Paperback  Signet D2970  1966      $20  SOLD to mstrange

An affordable copy of probably the toughest of the Batman Signets to find in decent shape. Usually beat to death

Has light creases that don't break color, and soiling, mostly to the back cover. Still bright, square and collectible

 

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[mstrange]

On 4/25/2024 at 4:10 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Batman vs. The Penguin Paperback  Signet D2970  1966      $20

An affordable copy of probably the toughest of the Batman Signets to find in decent shape. Usually beat to death

Has light creases that don't break color, and soiling, mostly to the back cover. Still bright, square and collectible

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[Inaflash]

On 4/25/2024 at 2:47 PM, Surfing Alien said:

French Alley by Matthew Clay  Zenith Books ZB-38   1960    $18

Pretty prostitute cover art is uncredited

Glossy and tight. Slight slant, no creasing to speak of. Nice copy.

 

I’ll take it.

[Surfing Alien]

On 4/25/2024 at 7:11 PM, Inaflash said:

I’ll take it.

She's a beauty. Thanks!

[Surfing Alien]

Four Carter Brown Signets   $20  SOLD to crassus

Some great McGinnis covers. They have various issues that keep them out of the higher grades but still present well and can be read if wanted

 

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[crassus]

On 4/25/2024 at 7:16 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Four Carter Brown Signets   $20

Some great McGinnis covers. They have various issues that keep them out of the higher grades but still present well and can be read if wanted

[piper]

On 4/22/2024 at 6:32 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice   Ballantine Books 28126    4th Printing December 1979    $45

Rare later printing with the amazing Gothic cover by Tom Hall. The only printing out of dozens to feature cover art rather than graphics.

Square and tight with a reader crease, edgewear and crackling of the gloss finish.

 

[Surfing Alien]

Wild Fruit by Joan Sherman (Pseudonym of Peggy Gaddis)   Beacon B367   PBO    1960    $35

Elegant Good Girl art, likely by Milo or Darcy (Ernest Chiriaka)  

VF  Unread glossy square and tight with minimal edgewear. A gorgeous copy.

 

[Surfing Alien]

Payoff For The Banker  by Frances and Richard Lockridge  Pocket Books No. 501 1st Printing  March 1948   $15  SOLD to Goldust40

Pretty risque GGA for a Pocket Book. Art by Donald Beck

Amazing condition for a 75 year old book. VF  Unread. Square tight and super glossy with minimal edgewear.

 

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[goldust40]

On 4/26/2024 at 12:35 AM, Surfing Alien said:

Payoff For The Banker  by Frances and Richard Lockridge  Pocket Books No. 501 1st Printing  March 1948   $15

Pretty risque GGA for a Pocket Book. Art by Donald Beck

Amazing condition for a 75 year old book. VF  Unread. Square tight and super glossy with minimal edgewear.

 

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[Surfing Alien]

On 4/25/2024 at 7:25 PM, piper said:

On 4/22/2024 at 8:32 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice   Ballantine Books 28126    4th Printing December 1979    $45

Rare later printing with the amazing Gothic cover by Tom Hall. The only printing out of dozens to feature cover art rather than graphics.

Square and tight with a reader crease, edgewear and crackling of the gloss finish.

 

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Great eye John - my favorite book in this whole sale

[Surfing Alien]

Dark Crusade by Karl Edward Wagner   Warner Books 88-154    1st Edition, 1st Printing  $40  SOLD to Goldust40

1st appearance of Frazetta's "Dark Kingdom"  Kane, the most expensive Frazetta painting ever sold. Just got in a trade so offering it here.

Fine Plus. Solid, square and glossy, has some light spine wear and tiny edge and surface wear. Back cover has some slight discoloration or rubbing to it that is hard to photograph

 

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[goldust40]

On 4/26/2024 at 12:58 AM, Surfing Alien said:

Dark Crusade by Karl Edward Wagner   Warner Books 88-154    1st Edition, 1st Printing  $40  

1st appearance of Frazetta's "Dark Kingdom"  Kane, the most expensive Frazetta painting ever sold. Just got in a trade so offering it here.

Fine Plus. Solid, square and glossy, has some light spine wear and tiny edge and surface wear. Back cover has some slight discoloration or rubbing to it that is hard to photograph

 

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[jimjum12]

On 4/24/2024 at 7:02 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Perelandra by C.S. Lewis    Avon No. 277    1950    $55

Super looking high grade copy of one of the great classic Avon Sci-Fi books. Well worth a premium.

VF or better. Unread, square and ultra glossy with near perfect lamination. Tiny spot of wear at the top right and rear left corners.

 

GOD BLESS ... 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

[Darwination]

On 4/25/2024 at 7:05 PM, jimjum12 said:

GOD BLESS ... 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

Heh heh, how many times did you look at that one, Jimbo?

[Surfing Alien]

"GOD BLESS YOU PLEASE MRS. ROBINSON..."

 

The Graduate by Charles Webb Signet P3167   Sixth printing form 1967 with the Movie Tie-In  $30  SOLD to Goldust40

High grade copy of the Movie Tie-In edition.

VF   Square, tight and bright with tiny bindery chips and slight edgewear

 

 

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