BEYOND THE GALAXY
by Zeigfried, Karl (house pseudonym, author not identified but possibly Thomas W. Wade)
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Printed label "Karl Zeigfried" affixed to title page over printed name "Victor La Salle." Wear and creases,
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: John Spencer & Co., n.d., [1953]. First edition. Printed label "Karl Zeigfried" affixed to title page over printed name "Victor La Salle." Wear and creases, small closed tears to base of front panel, rear cover missing, a good copy. Uncommon. (24473). Octavo, cover by Norman Light, pictorial wrappers. "Reckless scientists experimenting with an 'Infinitely Powerful Drive' hurl a spaceliner out of the solar system and into deep space. The crew of the ship (plus two convenient female stowaways) become involved in a space war between the amiable Vril and the nasty Tor Scruti, which they eventually settle by blowing up the home planet of the latter." - Harbottle and Holland. Harbottle and Holland A379. Reginald 15758.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24473
- Title
- BEYOND THE GALAXY
- Author
- Zeigfried, Karl (house pseudonym, author not identified but possibly Thomas W. Wade)
- Book Condition
- Used - Printed label "Karl Zeigfried" affixed to title page over printed name "Victor La Salle." Wear and creases,
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- John Spencer & Co., n.d.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1953]
- Keywords
- SF . Paperback
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2017
Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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