Scientifiction - Robots, Death Rays, Aliens, Good Girls and Bad Girls - Golden Age Paperbacks *RE-CAP Page 1 - Updated 10/02 * 6 6

[Surfing Alien]

I didn't have much Science Fiction in the last sale and was asked for more so I'm gonna hit the ground running with some of the classics and high grade books, also a lot of great vintage readers and midgrade vintage $5 and $10 stuff. There will be noir and girly books too of course, I can't have a sale without GGA, but just a lot more SF this time. Keep an eye out for freebies as they'll be making random appearances as well

 

I've been buying selling and trading Vintage pb's since the Hancer Price Guide came out back in the 80's. Been on Ebay since 1998 with 100% positive feedback.

I tend to grade paperbacks in the manner of current pulp grading:  Poor/Fair/Good/Very Good/Fine/Very Fine  

I'm a high grade collector so my books are almost all Very Good and better if they're available in those grades. Many pre-1960 books just aren't available in high grade often so I try to find solid Good-Very Good ones if I can.

The rules for this thread are:

-No HoS or Probation list buyers

-I will ship to Canada but will have to quote shipping options.

-Payment via Venmo or Paypal preferred. I also can do Zelle although it is a bit more of a pain to do.

-Shipping via USPS Media Mail for $5 or Priority Small Box for $11 for the continental United States.  More than one book I will ship at the least extra cost practicable. Shipping for Canada, UK and other foreign countries will be quoted.

-First  in the thread wins and prevails over pm offers
-Returns accepted for 14 days after delivery but please let me know asap if you are unhappy for any reason and I will make it right. I do miss things occasionally.

Feel free to pm with offer or questions.  I'm always open to reasonable package offers.

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[Surfing Alien]

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P. 1

The Radio Beasts by Ralph Milne Farley Ace Books F-304   Also a 1st Book Edition 1964   Ed Emshwiller ant battle cover art    $25

P. 2

Pair of nice condition 1st PB 1950's Anthologies - All the great authors here       $15

A Brand New World by Ray Cummings  Ace Books F-313 1964   True 1st Book Edition of this Argosy Pulp classic.    Beautiful cover art is uncredited but looks familiar.      $15

Tama, Princess Of Mercury by Ray Cummings  Ace Books F-406 1966   True 1st Book Edition of another Argosy Pulp classic.      $15

Bargain pair of early, small format 1st PB 1950's Anthologies - All the great authors here       $15

To Conquer Chaos by John Brunner  Ace Books F-277  True First Edition 1964      $20

Avon Fantasy Reader No. 11    1949   Ray Bradbury's "Asleep In Armageddon" among other stories by Weird Tales authors.     $15

The Shadow, The Crime Cult   #6 in the series by Maxwell Grant         Pyramid N3699   March 1975    $18

The Shadow #20   Charg, Monster    Jove Books V4284    December 1977    $15

P. 5

The Chuckling Fingers by Mabel Seeley   Popular Library No. 231  1950     $20

P. 6

The Barbarians by F. Van Wyck Mason Pocket 1024   1st Print 1954     $15

P. 7

The Blind Spot by Homer Eon Flint, Austin Hall   Ace Books     G-547     $25

P. 9

The Swordsman of Mars by Otis Adelbert Kline  Ace Books  G-692  2nd Ace Numbering      $10

Hawk of the Wilderness by William L. Chester  Ace Books   G-586   1967     $10

Don't Come Crying To Me by William Ard   Popular Library 639 1st Printing 1955    $15

The Diary by William Ard      Popular Library #477    1st PB edition 1953             $25

P. 10

 The Youngest Harlot  by Jay Carpenter  Newsstand Library U130   PBO 1960  Bonfils cover    $50

P. 11

$50 A Night  by Don James Monarch 183  PBO   1961  Maguire prostitute cover    $30

Call For Michael Shayne by Brett Halliday  Dell 0972 New Dell Edition 1st Print 1964  $10

P. 12

The Five Faces Of Murder by Jay Flynn  Avon T-156  PBO 1962  Maguire    $40

Teen-Age Gangs by Dale Kramer Popular Library No. 592  1st Printing  1954     $25

Homicide Lost by William Vance  Graphic Mystery 122  PBO  1956     $15

P. 13

Star Science Fiction Stories Ballantine Books #16  PBO, 1st edition.   $15

P. 14

Conan The Conqueror Robert E. Howard/The Sword of Rhiannon Leigh Brackett     Ace D-36     1953   $65

Quest of the Dawn Man by J. H. Rosny   Ace Books  F-269  1st (only?) US edition, translated from the French  1964   $15

P. 15

The Shadow   Hands in the Dark by Maxwell Grant   Pyramid P3557    January 1975     $35

Murder Is An Art by Michael Innes   Avon T-351    1959    $20

P. 17

Bargain lot of two scarce Berkleys with Robert Maguire (Early) and Charles Copeland (Roman Night)  GGA.        $25

Each Life to Live by Richard Gehman   Red Seal No. 8  PBO 1st Printing   1952  $25

Girl Out Back by Charles Williams  Dell First Edition B114   1st Edition 1st Printing 1958    $20

P. 18

Bargain lot of 3 Avon Fantasy Readers No. 6, 10 & 12       1940's Weird Tales goodness     $30

Ellison Wonderland  Harlan Ellison   Signet  Y6041   1974     2nd Edition with new story & intro   $20

Paingod and Other Delusions by Harlan Ellison  Pyramid Books V3646    1975       2nd Edition, expanded, new story & intro         $20

Doomsman by Harlan Ellison / Telepower by Lee Hoffman  Belmont Books (Belmont Double)     B50-779   1st Edition    1967      $15

P. 19

The Fox Woman and other Stories by Abraham Merritt      Avon 214  1949  True 1st Edition of this collection   $35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Cimm]

[Surfing Alien]

Helene is rolling into the Tampa area right now, we're getting wind and rain but don't anticipate too bad an effect here. Now that Mark and Douglas have finished out their excellent PB sales, I'll start listing a few this evening unless the power goes out

[Cimm]

So, you're saying "Don't hold yer breath"?

 

[Surfing Alien]

On 9/26/2024 at 5:15 PM, Cimm said:

So, you're saying "Don't hold yer breath"?

 

No, I'm gonna list unless I have to stop!

[Surfing Alien]

Swordsmen in the Sky  Edited by Donald A. Wollheim  Ace Books F-311  PBO 1964      High grade beauty with a Frank Frazetta battle cover and Jack Gaughan interiors.  $20  SOLD to TupennyConan

This Ace is one of a bunch I will list that have a gloss that looks like they came off the delivery truck in the 1960's. This one has a faint bend to upper right and light toning but virtually no other creasing or edgewear and has that new look.

 

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[Cimm]

 

 

Bounce

[crassus]

On 9/26/2024 at 5:11 PM, Cimm said:

Me too....although I look way hotter than her....just saying...

[TupennyConan]

On 9/26/2024 at 5:25 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Swordsmen in the Sky  Edited by Donald A. Wollheim  Ace Books F-311  PBO 1964      High grade beauty with a Frank Frazetta battle cover and Jack Gaughan interiors.  $20

This Ace is one of a bunch I will list that have a gloss that looks like they came off the delivery truck in the 1960's. This one has a faint bend to upper right and light toning but virtually no other creasing or edgewear and has that new look.

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[Cimm]

On 9/26/2024 at 4:29 PM, crassus said:

Me too....although I look way hotter than her....just saying...

[Surfing Alien]

The Radio Planet by Ralph Milne Farley Ace Books F-312  1st Book Edition 1964   John Schoenherr Giant Ant cover art    $25 SOLD to Cimm

A staggeringly minty copy - super glossy, no creases, reader or otherwise, the faintest wisp of wear, light toning. Tough to beat this one.

 

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Edited Friday at 12:13 PM by Surfing Alien
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[Cimm]

On 9/26/2024 at 4:35 PM, Surfing Alien said:

The Radio Planet by Ralph Milne Farley Ace Books F-312  1st Book Edition 1964   John Schoenherr Giant Ant cover art    $25

A staggeringly minty copy - super glossy, no creases, reader or otherwise, the faintest wisp of wear, light toning. Tough to beat this one.

 

[Surfing Alien]

The Radio Beasts by Ralph Milne Farley Ace Books F-304   Also a 1st Book Edition 1964   Ed Emshwiller ant battle cover art    $25

Another staggeringly minty copy of a Myles Cabot Venus adventure that is tough to beat. So square, glossy and new looking with virtually no wear and light toning.

[Surfing Alien]

 The Rolling Stones by Robert A. Heinlein  Ace 73440  1970  1st paperback edition, 1st printing  Steel Savage cover art      $15  SOLD to miraclemet

Higher grade, square and tight, glossy copy with hairline creasing and edgewear. Light rubbing to lower spine edge.

 

 

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[Darwination]

I'm busy prepping for rain, and you just had to start a sale.  At least it's SF so far

 

[Surfing Alien]

Time For The Stars by Robert A. Heinlein  Ace 81125  1970  1st US PB, 1st printing    Steel Savage cover art      $15  SOLD to miraclemet

Higher grade, square and tight, glossy copy with hairline creasing and edgewear.

 

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[Surfing Alien]

Vulcan's Hammer by Philp K. Dick & The Skynappers by John Brunner         Ace Books 1960   D-457  $35  SOLD to TupennyConan

True 1st Edition of Vulcan's Hammer.    Ed Emshwiller  and Ed Valigursky covers

Super new looking, glossy fresh copy with very little wear. Has small bindery color chip top spine, very faint small creases. Great spine, great copy.

 

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[TupennyConan]

On 9/26/2024 at 6:12 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Vulcan's Hammer by Philp K. Dick & The Skynappers by John Brunner         Ace Books 1960   D-457  $35

True 1st Edition of Vulcan's Hammer.    Ed Emshwiller  and Ed Valigursky covers

Super new looking, glossy fresh copy with very little wear. Has small bindery color chip top spine, very faint small creases. Great spine, great copy.

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[Surfing Alien]

The Day After Tomorrow by Robert Heinlein  Signet 882 1952  1st PB edition - tight and complete  CLAIMED by miraclemet

Great Stanley Meltzoff cover

This is free to be claimed by the next person to buy a book

 

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