NEBULA X by Vargo Statten [pseudonym]
by Fearn, John Russell, writing as "Vargo Statten
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Mild wear to spine ends and corner tips, a nearly fine copy. (24428)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Scion Ltd., [1950]. First edition. Mild wear to spine ends and corner tips, a nearly fine copy. (24428). Octavo, cover by Ronald Turner, pictorial wrappers. "A Scion Scientific Novel." The scattered atoms of the long-dead sole survivor of a peaceful alien race annihilated by the super science of an ancient pre-antediluvian Earth civilization are reunited by Earth scientists during a laboratory experiment. The super intelligent, amoral, and totally evil alien assumes the form of a beautiful woman, Nebula, and makes plans to exterminate mankind to avenge its dead race. "The basic plot of this story is based on 'The Multillionth Chance' which appeared in the September 1946 issue of THRILLING WONDER STORIES, as by John Russell Fearn." - Harbottle and Holland. Harbottle and Holland A155.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24428
- Title
- NEBULA X by Vargo Statten [pseudonym]
- Author
- Fearn, John Russell, writing as "Vargo Statten
- Book Condition
- Used - Mild wear to spine ends and corner tips, a nearly fine copy. (24428)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Scion Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1950]
- Keywords
- SF . Paperback
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
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