Here are eight tales about beasts that never were, on land, on sea, or in the air. One of these creatures of the cosmos was brought to Earth from Venus. Two others came from planets that circle distant stars. One Earth animal thinks like a human being because a scientist operated on his brain. Another not only thinks, but also talks, because he is a mutant, a living thing whose heredity was made over by atomic radiation. Two creatures have ESP (extrasensory perception), the ability to read another person’s mind and send thought messages. One creature is a cynoid, a remarkable creation. Another is a unique and terrifying ancient sea monster. Have fun reading about them!
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 67870931-75
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: fair. Acceptable Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 30B1_13_0664326218
Seller: Space Age Books LLC, Conroe, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. ISBN and LCCN 77-22748 plus full printing line with "1" on its copyright page, with publisher's original "$7.95" price on its jacket's front flap. This book is in near fine condition, marred only by a light bump on the base of its spine. Its binding is tight and square, with no spine crease. Covers are unmarked and otherwise unworn, with bright gilt titles on its spine. Pages are unmarked and unworn. Not a remainder. Its dust jacket, now protected by a removable mylar cover, is also in near fine condition, whole and unmarked, with a very slightly faded spine, and traces of wear on its spine ends, but otherwise bright and unworn. I will ship this book in a moisture proof zip-loc bag, padded in bubble wrap, inside a sturdy box to assure it reaches its new owner in the same condition as my description. Seller Inventory # 004760
Seller: Celt Books, Kenner, LA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Jay Krush (illustrator). 1st Edition. Creatures of the Cosmos. Seller Inventory # 005254
Seller: Ziesings, Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.
Philadelphia: Westminster Press:, 1977. First edition, Hardcover, SIGNED (label), Near Fine in very Good/Near Fine dust jacket, 152 pp. Endpapers, paste-downs and verso of jacket very lightly foxed. Illustrated lablel, signed by both Catherine de Camp and L. Sprague de Camp, affixed to half-title page. First edition, Hardcover, SIGNED (label), Near Fine in very Good/Near Fine dust jacket, Seller Inventory # 67910
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: NEAR FINE. First printing. A collection of eight stories, about 'beasts that never were,' some original, others published for the first time in book form by the L. Sprague and Catherine Crook de Camp, Kris Neville, Anne McCaffrey ('The Smallest Dragonboy'), Howard Fast ('The Large Ant'), and John Christopher, primarily for young adults. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Jay Krush. Striking orange and gold dustjacket. 152 pp. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. (gift inscription.). Seller Inventory # 39388
Seller: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Illustrated by Jay Krush (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some very light bumping and rubbing to the bottom spine end of the book cover. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is mostly clean and bright, though there is some beginning rubbing and wear to the spine and corners ends. "Catherine Crook de Camp (November 6, 1907 â" April 9, 2000) was an American science fiction and fantasy author and editor. Most of her work was done in collaboration with her husband L. Sprague de Camp, to whom she was married for sixty years. Her solo work was largely non-fiction." (from Wikipedia); B&W Illustrations; 152p. pages; Pictured 8/26/26. Seller Inventory # A53689
Seller: All-Ways Fiction, DAYTON, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have the tiniest bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks. Book. Seller Inventory # 034588
Seller: Tall Stories Book & Print Gallery, ROCK HILL, SC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Jay Krush (illustrator). 1st Edition. Straight, secure spine. Clean interiors. Square page corners. Light fading to spine. Minimal shelving wear. Seller Inventory # 001245
Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS, Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom
Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). Young adult fantasy anthology: collects eight stories, several original to this collection, by editor, L. Sprague de camp, Kris Neville, Anne McCaffrey, Howard Fast, and John Christopher. SIGNED BY EDITOR CATHERINE CROOK DE CAMP. Fine copy in a fine dustjacket (as new). Signed. Seller Inventory # 23372
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