First Lensman
by Smith, E E
First Lensman is a science fiction novel and space opera by author Edward E. Smith, Ph.D.. It was first published in 1950 by Fantasy Press in an edition of 5,995 copies. Although it is the second novel in the Lensman series, it was the last written. The novel chronicles the founding of the Galactic Patrol by Virgil Samms, the first sentient being in our cosmos to wear the "Lens", a unique pseudo-life badge of authority which grants telepathic powers to the defenders of civilization.
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First Lensman
by SMITH, E.E. (1890-1965), [DONNELL, A.J., illustrator]
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, GBR
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London: T.V. Boardman & Co., 1955. [Science Fiction] FIRST UK EDITION. Octavo (19 x 14cm), pp.[10] 306 [4]. With a frontispiece and chapter head-pieces illustrated by Donnell. Publisher's black cloth with silver titles to spine, and a silver device stamped to upper. With the dust-jacket illustrated by H. Johns, priced at 9/6. Some spotting to edges and endpapers. Moderate… Read more about this item Item Price
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First Lensman
by Smith, E. E.
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- Used - Good
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- 1982
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780425054581
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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NZ$10.14
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Berkley Books, 1982. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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First Lensman
by E. E. Smith
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1997
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- Paperback
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- 9781882968107
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Old Earth Books, 1997. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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First Lensman (History of Civilization)
by Smith, E. E.
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
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First Lensman
by Smith, E E
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- Used - Very good
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- good
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- First UK Edition
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- (1955)
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- Hardcover
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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NZ$125.25
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London: T V Boardman & Co, (1955). First UK Edition. Hardcover. Very good/good. 306p octavo, A very good copy in a good dust jacket. Name on front fly leaf. Slightly cocked.
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First Lensman
by Smith, E. E.
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- Used - Acceptable
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- 1980
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- Paperback
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- 9780515053326
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Jove Pubns, 1980. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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First Lensman
by E. E. Smith
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- Used - Good
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- 1997
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- Paperback
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- 9781882968107
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Old Earth Books, 1997. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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First Lensman
by Smith, E. E., Smith, E. D
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- 9780425054581
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Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
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Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
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First Lensman (Panther science fiction)
by E. E. Doc Smith
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- 9780586037799
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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Paperback. Acceptable. Item Price
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First Lensman
by Smith, E E
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- Sixth Edition
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- 1970
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- Paperback
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Galway, IRL
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New York: Pyramid Books, 1970. Sixth Edition. Paperback. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Description.: 252 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. Subject: Science fiction. Summary: This second of the six Lensmen stories features Virgil Samms' visit to Arisia where… Read more about this item Item Price
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First Lensman (Pyramid X-1456)
by Smith, E.E.
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- Used - Good
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- 2nd Printing
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- 1966
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- Mass Market Paperback
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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NZ$21.69
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Pyramid Books, 1966. 2nd Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good. PB, 1966, 2nd print, #X-1456. Ships next day. Book is in good shape; no tears, scribbles, highlighting or underlining; has a slight spine roll; has a litte rubbing on the edges; a little general wear; from a smoke-free environment. Item Price
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First Lensman
by Smith, E. E. (doc)
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- 1971
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Monroe, Georgia, USA
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NZ$8.35
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A tight 7th printing with a store stamp and previous owner's name inside and a faint reading crease and a clipped corner to the cover. Item Price
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First Lensman [MP3 CD] [Jan 01, 2017] E. E. SMITH (1890 - 1965)
by E. E. SMITH (1890 - 1965)
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- New
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- 2017-01-01
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- MP3 CD
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- 9781776723171
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Torrance, California, USA
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NZ$31.73
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IDB Productions, 2017-01-01. MP3 CD. New. First Lensman is a science fiction and space opera written by the American writer E. E. Smith. It was first released in 1950 by Fantasy Press with 5,995 copies. Even though it is the second story in the series of Lensman, it was penned as the sixth book. The science fiction recounts… Read more about this item Item Price
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First Lensman (The Lensman Series)
by Smith, E. E.
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- Used - Acceptable
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- 1978
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780515046878
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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NZ$39.93
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Jove, 1978. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
NZ$39.93
First Lensman
by Smith, E. E
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- Used - Very Good
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- 9781882968107
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Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
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Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Item Price
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First Lensman (Panther science fiction)
by E. E. Doc Smith
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- Paperback
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- 9780586037799
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
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First Lensman
by E.E. Smith
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- 1973 Reprint
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- 1972
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- Shelf wear, creasing, scuffing and rubbing on cover edges and spine, tiny ink stamp on first page, tanned pages (see photos).
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- 9780586037799
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Glenroy, Victoria, AUS
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Shelf wear, creasing, scuffing and rubbing on cover edges and spine, tiny ink stamp on first page, tanned pages (see photos).
Vintage 1973 reprint of "First Lensman" by E.E. Doc Smith. This science fiction novel is part of the popular Lensman series and is perfect for young adults and adults alike. Published by Panther, this paperback edition has 256 pages and… Read more about this item Item Price
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First Lensman
by E. E. Smith
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- Used - Very Good
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- 2017
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- Paperback
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- 9781979397964
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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NZ$21.96
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CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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First Lensman
by Smith, E. E.
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- Used - Good
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- No Jacket
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- 4th Printing
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- 1967
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- Paperback
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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NZ$11.61
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New York: Pyramid Books, 1967. X-1456. A nice solid copy with previous owners info to the first page. Light wear and creasing to the covers and spine. Part 2 in the Lensman series.. 4th Printing. Vintage Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Jack Gaughan - Cover . 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Item Price
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First Lensman
by E. E. Smith
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- As New
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- 1997
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- Paperback
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- 9781882968107
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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NZ$11.44
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Old Earth Books, 1997. Paperback. As New. Disclaimer:An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact; pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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