Published by Scion Ltd. [1951], London, 1951
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition. Octavo, cover by Ronald Turner, pictorial wrappers. "A Scion Scientific Novel." "Scott and Nancy Andrew bring back a small cinder rock from Mercury, not knowing that it is a catalyst which will turn water into gold. It is lost in the sewers of London, and Earth is threatened. An ingenious SF re-working of the King Midas Legend." - Harbottle and Holland. [Reference: Harbottle and Holland A132]. Previous owner's ink stamp to title page, edge wear, cover creases, some tiny chips, a good to very good copy. (24465).
Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO90017038: 1954. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 187 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 843.0876-La science-fiction.
Published by Scion Ltd. [1951], London, 1951
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition. Octavo, cover by Ronald Turner, pictorial wrappers. "A Scion Scientific Novel." "Scott and Nancy Andrew bring back a small cinder rock from Mercury, not knowing that it is a catalyst which will turn water into gold. It is lost in the sewers of London, and Earth is threatened. An ingenious SF re-working of the King Midas Legend." - Harbottle and Holland. [Reference: Harbottle and Holland A132]. Touch of wear to spine ends and upper right corner, a nearly fine to fine copy. (24425).