The product is a
first edition hardcover book anthology titled "
From Off This World" from the Scientifiction Hall of Fame Classics series. Published in 1949 by Merlin Press, the book features two reprinted tales from two "Wonder Stories" magazine issues from 1931 "
Singing Flame" tales by the noted fantasy, horror, science fiction, and sword & sorcery author
Clark Ashton Smith, who was part of the
H.P. Lovecraft Circle of pulp fiction authors. With cover art and jacket design by the
renowned fantasy artist Virgil Finlay, the book is a collection of short stories that fall under the genres of fantasy, weird fiction, and science fiction. With a
protected dust jacket and a total of 430 pages, this book is a valuable addition to any fan of vintage science fiction and fantasy literature.
See pictures of table of contents for other stories and authors, who include: Edmund Hamilton, David H. Keller, F. Schuyler Miller, Henry Kuttner, Jack Williamson, and many others.
Great condition. The DJ had a plastic wrapper when I obtained it several years ago, and it has a little bit of wear at corners, a couple points along the edges, and top/bottom of spine. The title text at top of DJ spine has some fading; the rest of the type on the spine is normal. The book itself lies flat and square, and has a solid spine and tight binding. Minimal wear in the usual places. See pics.
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- I'll issue a prompt refund for extraneous shipping charges when you get 2 or more items.
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