Mission Gravity: First Edition (53 results)

Paperback. first PB. 33, good , ex-library (WALLY WOOD COVER ART), paperback.

Paperback. first PB. 33, good , many creases (WALLY WOOD COVER ART), paperback.

Condition: Fair. 1963. First Edition Thus. 199 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Paper cover has moderate edge wear with noticeable creasing and chipping. Moderate tanning and markings. …

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; Second Printing. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 174 pages; #T-2063.

Condition: Good. 1963. First Edition Thus. 199 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…

Wraps. Condition: Good+. Pyramid Edition/2nd Printing. Age-yellowed textblock is clean and tight. Edge and corner worn, surface rubbed covers; 174p. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Paperback.

Paperback. first PB. 33, very good , creases (WALLY WOOD COVER ART), paperback.

First paperback printing. Good condition. Cover by Wally Wood.

Paperback. first thus. 1978 very good, creases paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. 1st. Hardcover / No jacket / Stated first edition / Yellow boards with blue print on spine / Possible book club edition.

Paperback. first PB. 33, very good -fine, reading crease (WALLY WOOD COVER ART), paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Some spine-slant. Light wear. Darkened spine. Bookplate.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. First Paperback Edition. First UK paperback edition. First published in the UK by Robert Hale in 1955. Originally published in the US by in 1954. Fading and reading creasing to the spine. The front cover has a small stain and a tiny tear at the right edge. Otherwise only slight edge wear to the corners. Page edges are browned. The first two pages have one inch tears to the top edge and there is a one-and-a-half inch pieces torn from the top corner of the contents page. The pages are browned but they are otherwise unmarked. Cover uses a painting by Yves Tanguy. First printing. Tanguy, Yves (illustrator). …

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Small 8vo., 174 pp. Pyramid F-786. First Paperback Printing. October, 1962. Very Near Fine with discreet name stamp on inside front cover and some age-toning. Tight, clean and square.

Paperback. first PB. 33, near fine, unread (WALLY WOOD COVER ART), paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. This volume is in Fine condition. The front and back covers are in terrific condition and the gilded page edges show minor wear (see pictures of all edges). There is faint residue on the second page. This book is part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection published by Easton Press. It comes complete with Collector's Notes and would be a beautiful addition to your Easton Press collection.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First printing of this edition. Dust jacket has some small chips, edgewear at spine and flap fold; now in new removable protective cover. Red boards with yellow printing on spine; boards have light shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked. Doubleday / Science Fiction Book Club hard cover with dust jacket, 1st printing this edition March 1980 (code K02), SFBC # 3675, 188 pages. Cover art by Tony Gleeson. 8vo (8.5" x 5.5") Part of the book club's Science Fiction Classics series, in which 5 uniform volumes were issued each spring from 1978 - 1981. Nominated, 1955 International Fantasy Award. 16th place, 1975 Locus Poll Award, All-Time Best Novel. 37th place, Locus Poll Award, All-Time Best SF Novel before 1990. First in Mesklin series, followed by Close to Critical, Star Light, and Under. Tony Gleeson (illustrator).…

Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 3 clean and tightly bound paperbacks with no inscriptions. Through: spine creased, card covers rubbed and creased, 198 pages. Ocean: published by DAW 1973, spine lightly creased, card covers creased at front cover, 142 pages. Mission: reprint, published by New English Library 1975, spine creased, card covers rubbed, 192 pages.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Mass market paperback Pyramid F-786 with 40c price signed by Clement/Stubbs to the title page. Cover creasing, pages toned. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author.

First Edition. MISSION OF GRAVITY in Astounding Science Fiction for August through October, 1953, Street & Smith, first edition, 4 volumes complete, some light chipping to the base of the spines of 3 volumes, else vg in full color pictorial wraps. The true first printing of this novel. Also contains original contributions by John W. Campbell, Chad Oliver, Alan E. Nourse, A. J. Budrys, Robert Sheckley, Frank M. Robinson, Philip K. Dick (IMPOSTER), Poul Anderson, Mark Clifton, et.al.…

1st edition pictorial wrappers Very Good octavo 64pp., This issue contains a serial and a novelette. Some small chips o/w nice copy with superb cover illustration.

1st ed. thus softback with stiff wrappers Nice copy small octavo 235pp., Penguin Science Fiction. First in this edition. Neat ownership details o/w a nice copy.

Softcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Creasing and with some damage to spine. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 174 pages. Item Type: Book. Previous owner's signature in ink. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ; . Please contact H4o Books if you require images or further information. Inventory No: 030399.…

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as issued. 1st Edition. Some underlining/marginalia. Previous owner's inscription in ink, neat. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0839824262. ISBN/EAN: 9780839824268. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 11861.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. 1st Edition. Shelf 459 Text clean; book tight; FREP missing; rough cut edge; spine slant; ex-library; sticker residue on spine strip; an area of rough surface on both end papers; signed by author on title page Hal Clement and " Harry Stubbs"; library stamp at bottom of pg. 19; DJ covered by mylar and has wear including a one inch chip to bottom of spine strip, half inch hole to spine strip, bottom corner of front flap clipped, light browning and light wear to edges and corners; Not a book club (BC)copy. No previous owner name, not ex library, not a remainder, smoke free. PHOTOS POSTED WITH OUR BOOKS ARE STOCK AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT CONDITION OR EDITION OF BOOK OFFERED FOR SALE. WE DO NOT POST THE PHOTOS. Inscribed By Author Signed.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine condition. First edition thus, first printing. "First Printing, June 1978" noted on the copyright page.

Boston: Gregg Press:, 1978. First printing, hardcover, Fine sans dust jacket as issued, 256 pp. Head lightly dusted. First printing, hardcover, Fine sans dust jacket as issued.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Paperback Edition. Signed "'Hal Clement' (Harry C. Stubbs)" on title page, no personal inscription. First paperback edition. Minor wear and handling to cover. Subtle crease at lower front corner. Large but faint dampstained area on rear.

Octavo, cloth. Enlarged edition. First hardcover edition of this text, first printing. Includes MISSION OF GRAVITY (text offset from that of the 1954 Doubleday edition), a sequel, "Lecture Demonstration," and Clement's article, "Whirligig World." New introduction by Poul Anderson. Runner-up for the 1955 International Fantasy Award. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-260. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 15. Survey of Science Fiction Literature III, pp. 1424-28. Minute bump to top edge of front cover, else a fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (#140592).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Gregg Press edition. First printing. Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 1987, *3-109. Pringle, Science Fiction, The 100 Best Novels, pg 49. New introduction by Poul Anderson. Bound in original dark red buckram. A fine and bright copy, issued without dust jacket. Book.