Vintage Star Trek Pocket Books Paperback Lot – 6 Book Collection with 4 First Printings
Up for online purchase or bidding is a matching lot of 6 vintage Star Trek mass-market paperbacks published by Pocket Books between 1980 and 1990. This sci-fi collector's lot features four official theatrical movie novelizations spanning the original series timeline, an expanded universe novel, and a comprehensive trivia quiz book.
Four of the volumes in this lot have been copyright-verified as true first editions/first printings, making this an excellent instant library builder for franchise enthusiasts.
Included Volumes & Printing Histories:
- Book 1: Star Trek: The Lost Years – Written by J.M. Dillard. First Pocket Books printing, August 1990. True First Printing (Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).
- Book 2: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – Written by Vonda N. McIntyre. First Pocket Books printing, December 1986. True First Printing (Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).
- Book 3: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – Written by Vonda N. McIntyre. First Pocket Books printing, June 1984. True First Printing (Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).
- Book 4: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Written by Vonda N. McIntyre. First Pocket Books printing, July 1982. True First Printing (Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).
- Book 5: Star Trek: The Vulcan Academy Murders – Written by Jean Lorrah. First Pocket Books printing, November 1984. (Later printing state, lowest number in line is 6).
- Book 6: The Official Star Trek Trivia Book – Written by Rafe Needleman. First Pocket Books printing, January 1980. True First Printing (Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Features a vintage "Antiques & Books" Hollywood, FL shop stamp on the inside flyleaf.
Book Condition Report:
- Covers: Front and back cardstock covers display great vintage shelf appearance with classic illustrated artwork. Minimal surface scuffs, small corner creases, and light edge wear from age.
- Spines & Bindings: All spines are vertically straight and square. The bindings are mechanically secure and tight against the inner pages.
- Internal Pages: Text blocks are entirely clean, flat, and legible. Free from personal owner name signatures, highlighting, ink scribbles, or torn sheets.
- Page Edges: Uniform vintage amber edge-toning present across the collection.
Ships quickly and securely wrapped in protective, weather-resistant layers via USPS Media Mail to safeguard the vintage paperbacks during transit.