DeBard Historical Science Fiction Collection
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Sold by Mark L. DeBard, M.D., Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since November 28, 2025
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Add to basketSold by Mark L. DeBard, M.D., Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since November 28, 2025
Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketThis 978-book collection of (mostly) novels was amassed over 60 years and represents the best SF books of all time, with a smattering of the best Fantasy books added. Actual publication dates range from 1871-2024 representing first publications dates from the 16th-21st century. No need to spend 6 figures or decades acquiring it; you can have it instantly for only $40,000 plus packing and shipping. Or start your own SF book-selling business! Books will be available for local pickup, or at buyer?s expense will be shipped via UPS or Fedex to USA or Canadian locations only. They will be packed, tracked, and insured by UPS or Fedex.
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The collection has 668 First Editions and 124 signed books, including one book signed by 23 SF authors with their pictures at Chicon ?91. It includes every Hugo, Nebula, and Locus novel award winner since they began in 1953, through 2025. 641 First Editions have individual ABEbooks.com prices totaling $40,175. Four of these have values over $1,000 each, and nine have values from $500-$1000.
There are 5 authors with 21-30 books each in the collection (Heinlein, McCaffrey, Cherryh, Clarke, and Asimov), and 21 authors with 10-20 books each. Original publication dates include 6 books before 1700, 10 from the 1700?s, and 43 from the 1800?s. Actual book publication dates include 10 from the 1800?s.
A complete digital file of all the books with detailed information on each one is available to prospective buyers. This file includes the following information: Title, Author, Original and Actual publication dates, Publisher and Location, Format (cover type), Size, Condition, First Edition, Signed, Dust Jacket, Covering (all books with DJ?s have poly covers), and Comments with details and book and DJ conditions.
In addition, Dust Jacket/Cover, Title Page, and Copyright Page photos are available for the 39 most valuable books. Please contact the seller if interested.
Who is Mark DeBard, M.D.? Mark is a retired emergency physician and Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He is a lifelong SF book collector and recently sold his collection of signed First Editions of all Hugo and Nebula Award winners for 6 figures, verified by professional bookseller David Aronovitz of The Fine Books Company in Michigan. This is his remaining selected collection before he must downsize his home.
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