ASTONISHING STORIES

Published by Fictioneers, Inc., Chicago, IL, 1940

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Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB

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Octavo, single issue, cover by Mayorga, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. Includes fiction by Malcolm Jameson, John Rusell Fearn, Ross Rocklynne, and others. Second tier SF magazine first edited by a nineteen year old Frederik Pohl. "Astonishing Stories featured a fine blend of new and old talent, artists and writers alike. .it is worth remembering for two reasons. it initiated a meaningful book review column. and it served as a valuable training ground, not only for some talented young writers, but also for its young editor." - Tymn and Ashley, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Weird Fiction Magazine, pp. 117-121. [Reference: Tymn and Ashley (eds), Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines, pp. 117-122]. Tanning to text paper, light edge wear with trimming, a very good copy. (35000).

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Title
ASTONISHING STORIES
Author
ASTONISHING STORIES. June 1940. (Volume 1, No. 3). Frederick Pohl, editor
Publisher
Fictioneers, Inc., Chicago, IL
Publication year
1940
Binding
Soft cover
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John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB

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