Limited to 1950 numbered copies; this copy is not numbered and has the initials "MM" inserted instead. This is the illustrator's copy with his initials and signed by him on the colophon page. Illustrated by Michael McCurdy; printed by Joseph Blumenthal.From the papers of Cpt. Frederic Ingham. Printed for members of the Imprint Society of Massachusetts by the Spiral Press. Spine of slipcase is faded. 80 pages. cloth, slipcase. tall 8vo..
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Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_412360059
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Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Large octavo, illustrations by Michael McCurdy, buckram. Limited edition. There were 1950 numbered copies printed at the The Spiral Press signed by artist Michael McCurdy. This is an out-of-series copy that is not numbered or signed. Reprint of this early, perhaps first, story to describe the construction and launching of an artificial satellite. "The Brick Moon" was first published as a serial in THE ATLANTIC during 1869 and 1870. New introduction by Alden P. Johnson. Anatomy of Wonder (1981) 1-91; (1987) 1-48; and (1995) 1-48. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 984. A fine copy in paper slipcase (a bit rubbed and faded), missing the plain tissue dust jacket. (#159536). Seller Inventory # 159536
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Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Limited edition, #299 of 1950 copies. Includes publisher's slipcase. Signed by illustrator and hand-numbered on limitation page. Slipcase edges faded. 1971 Hard Cover. 80 pp. Introduction by Alden P. Johnson, illustrations by Michael McCurdy. A short story by the author best known for The Man Without a Country, originally serialized in The Atlantic Monthly. This story is a work of speculative fiction containing the first know depiction of an artificial satellite. Signed by illustrator. Seller Inventory # 2332198
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Seller: Angus Books, SHEFFIELD, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: NEAR FINE. Limited EDITION. IN ORIGINAL SLIPCASE. Signed by THE ARTIST. Seller Inventory # 32873
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Seller: Rose's Books IOBA, Harwich Port, MA, U.S.A.
Decorative Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. McCurdy, Michael (woodcuts) (illustrator). First Edition. Barre: Imprint Society, 1971. First edition, one of 1950 copies (unnumbered). 4to. Decorative cloth binding in two tones, gilt decoration and titles. 80 pp. with woodcuts. In slipcase with decorative paste-on label. Fine in near fine slipcase. Seller Inventory # 007152
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Seller: Book Stall of Rockford, Inc., Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Michael McCurdy (illustrator). Limited/Numbered. Over-sized hardbound (quarto). AS NEW. Number 590 of 1,953 copies signed by the illustrator on the colophon. AS NEW. No wear to the binding. No distortion from use or improper shelving. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No odor. No water damage. No sun fading. No dust jacket as issued. No wear to the slipcase. Signed by Illustrator(s). Seller Inventory # MP23-2515B
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Seller: Librería Páramo, Urueña, Spain
Condition: Muy Bueno. IMPRINT SOCIETY, INC., USA., 1971, 80pp, tapa dura, muy buen estado//// Nota de la librería: Si no se especifica en la descripción anterior, los libros no tienen subrayados, anotaciones, firmas o defectos reseñables. ATENCIÓN: EL ENVÍO GRATUITO ES ORDINARIO SIN NÚMERO DE SEGUIMIENTO, y puede sufrir retrasos de varios días. El paquete se entrega en el buzón y, si no cabe, se deja un aviso para la recogida en oficina. PRIORITARIO/CERTIFICADO CON ENTREGA A DOMICILIO POR SOLO 2,90 euros.AS1190. Seller Inventory # AS1190
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Seller: Wayward Books, South dartmouth, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: In Slip Case. Michael McCurdy (illustrator). First Illustrated Edition. Has owner bookplate on front pastedown. Some slight discoloration on the front edge. Limited to 1950 copies. This book is not numbered and is not signed by McCurdy. Probably from an overrun of the small press issue. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 003402
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Seller: Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles, San diego, CA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover With VG Slip Case. Condition: Fine. First Thus. Signed LMTD edition. Number 901 of 1950 copies. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Artist. Limited to 1950 Copies. Seller Inventory # 010687
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Seller: Banfield House Booksellers, Gympie, QLD, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Michael McCurdy. (illustrator). "The Brick Moon has been printed in an edition limited to 1950 copies for members of the Imprint Society. The book was designed and printed by Joseph Blumenthal at The Spiral Press in New York, This copy is number 1703. 80 pages. Illustrated, previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Seller Inventory # LIT045
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