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Published by Ronald L. Smith, New York, 1954
Seller: Singularity Rare & Fine, Baldwinsville, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Stapled Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. Cindy (Smith) (cover), Neil Austin, Morris Scott Dollens, Robert Gilbert, Powlesland (illustrator). First Edition. New York: Ronald L. Smith, 1954. First edition. September, 1955 / Issue number 11 under the name Inside and Science Fiction Advertiser (which is the last name for the famed sci-fi / fantasy fanzine, which was also published under the earlier names "Fantasy Advertiser" and "Science Fiction Advertiser", though the primary focus was always Science Fiction). Ron Smith became the Editor/Publisher with this very November, 1954 issue, which was also the first under this name. Octavo, stapled illustrated wraps, 34 pp. About Near Fine, showing just age toning and a corner crease. See scans. This late 1954 issue was the start of something new under Smith; not much interior art yet - but there would be in 1955 and 1956. Cover by Cindy (Smith), back cover Neil Austin, interior art by Cindy, Austin, Morris Scott Dollens, Gilbert, and Powlesland. Three short stories (see scan of contents page) are unusual for this fanzine series. Stories, articles and reviews are by the editor and Alan Hunter, Doyle Lewis, Chad Oliver, Poul Anderson, Robert Gilbert, David Bunch, Don Howard Donnell, Henry Moskowitz, Charles Nuetzel. Ads and other bits of interest, as well, of course. For the collector. Please review scans. l-pr1.