JACK OF EAGLES
by Blish, James
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Some faint marks of tape to free end papers, foxing to page edges, a nearly fine copy in a just about fine dust jacket with some
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Greenberg: Publisher, [1952]. First edition. Some faint marks of tape to free end papers, foxing to page edges, a nearly fine copy in a just about fine dust jacket with some foxing to the verso with some bleed through to the rear panel, two small closed tears to upper and lower rear panel, 20 mm and 15 mm respectively. Rare signed. (27953). Octavo, boards. Inscribed and signed by Blish to Dirce Archer, dated 1956. The author's first book. "The hero discovers that he has precognitive and telekinetic abilities, and sets out to gain understanding and control of his growing powers. A thoughtful, scrupulously 'scientific' treatment of psi phenomena." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. [194]. Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-46.
Synopsis
Reprint of the 1973 edition published London: Faber and Faber, 1973. Originally published: New York : Greenburg, 1952. Arrow #909710. Cover art by Chris Foss.
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Details
- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27953
- Title
- JACK OF EAGLES
- Author
- Blish, James
- Book Condition
- Used - Some faint marks of tape to free end papers, foxing to page edges, a nearly fine copy in a just about fine dust jacket with some
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Greenberg: Publisher
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1952]
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- SF . Signed
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
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