THE MAGAZINE OF FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION - Vol. 4, No. 2 January 1963 (Containing the first publication of featured story "When you care, when you love" by Theodore Sturgeon)
Published by Mercury Press, London, 1963
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 20.67
Quantity: 1 available
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Vol. 4, No. 2 January 1963 - British edition, printed and published in the UK, with a price of 2/6 on the front cover. This issue contains a featured story "When you care, when you love" by Theodore Sturgeon, and the first publication of a scientific article "The Shape of Things" by Isaac Asimov, plus stories and articles by James Blish, Robin Sturgeon, Kit Reed et al (please see scan of Contents page for a full list of the authors). ***Very good in colour illustrated paper covers. The covers have some light wear commensurate with age and handling, but are generally very clean. The edges of the covers are slightly rubbed and creased, mainly at the fore-edge of the page block, but the spine is still flat and untorn, with light reading creases. No fading. Internally also very good, with an ink note at the top of the title page, but no other inscriptions or annotations. No creases or tears. Cheap pulp paper stock tanned as usual. Pages clean. Spine tight. ***194mm x 130mm. 112 pages. ***'Theodore Sturgeon, born Edward Hamilton Waldo, Feb 26, 1918 - May 8, 1985) was an American fiction author of primarily fantasy, science fiction, and horror, as well as a critic. He wrote approximately 400 reviews and more than 120 short stories, 11 novels, and several scripts for Star Trek: The Original Series. Sturgeon's science fiction novel "More Than Human" (1953) won the 1954 International Fantasy Award (for SF and fantasy) as the year's best novel, and the Science Fiction Writers of America ranked "Baby Is Three" number five among the 'Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time' to 1964. Ranked by votes for all of their pre-1965 novellas, Sturgeon was second among authors, behind Robert Heinlein.' (Wiki) ***A collection of Science Fiction stories, novellas and articles, including a scientific astronomical article "The Shape of Things" by Isaac Asimov about the spherical Earth. ***A classic original 1960s American issue of pulp magazine Fantasy and Science Fiction, published in January 1963, in very good condition for its age. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE MAGAZINE OF FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION - Vol. 4, No. 2 January 1963 (Containing the first publication of featured story "When you care, when you love" by Theodore Sturgeon)
- Author
- Avram Davidson (Edited by), Isaac Asimov, Theodore Sturgeon, James Blish et al (Contributors)
- Publisher
- Mercury Press, London
- Publication year
- 1963
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket, as Issued
- Binding
- Original Wraps
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- First Impression
- Seller catalogs
- Collectable Paperbacks, First Editions, Science Fiction
Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 12 business days | 6 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 26.75 | US$ 33.44 |
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Store description
We specialize in 20th Century literature, and in particular, Modern First Editions. We would be interested in buying such books, whether individual items or collections. We are particularly interested in Bloomsbury writers, Beats & Counter Culture and 20th C photography monographs. Our books can be viewed as a whole on ABE, or by choosing one of a number of catalogues that we have set up for particular interests, such as Crime Fiction & True Crime, Collectable Paperbacks, Children's Literature etc.…
Specialty
Modern First Editions, Literature, Literature in Translation, Bloomsbury Group, Counter-culture, Antiquarian, Collectable Paperbacks, Art & PhotographySeller's business information
Orlando Booksellers
1 Rasen Lane
Lincoln, United Kingdom LN1 3EZ
Terms of sale
Mastercard, Visa and PayPal accepted. We also accept personal cheques for UK sales, made out to Orlando Booksellers (UK pounds). Proof of postage is obtained for all items, however, we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. Therefore, on higher value items, we offer the option of tracked (insured) shipping which offers peace of mind for both the bookseller and the customer. [See Shipping Terms section below for more information]. We always pack our books extremely well to protect them from any possible damage. Any title found not to be as described may be returned, provided this is done within fourteen days of its receipt. We are happy to offer a 10% discount on book prices for fellow booksellers. Orlando Booksellers is a partnership - Alison Smith and Chris McKee. Our VAT Registration number is 629 3707 21.
Shipping terms
For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging materials; any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only; for the UK, our standard rate is for first class, and the priority rate includes tracked (signed for) delivery; for International sales, our standard rate is for Airmail delivery, and the priority rate is for tracked (International signed for) delivery. We would prefer that you choose the priority rate (tracked option) for higher value books of say £50 or more. Please note that we will always reduce shipping fees where appropriate e.g. for smaller (lighter) books when we accept your order. For heavier books and sets etc. we will often 'soak up' the extra cost, but on occasion, we may need to charge more than the quoted shipping fee. However, customers will always have the option to either accept or decline the revised order amount. We will also reduce the overall shipping fee for multiple orders. We will endeavour to ship all books within two business days of receiving your order.