Freeman james w editor (6 risultati)

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. New York: Ronald L. Smith, 1955. First edition. November, 1955 / whole number 46/ issue number 12 under the name Inside and Science Fiction Advertiser (which is the last name for the famed sci-fi / fantasy fanzine, which was also published under the earlier names "Fantasy Advertiser" and "Science Fiction Advertiser", though the primary focus was always Science Fiction). Ron Smith became the Editor/Publisher with the November, 1954 issue, which was also the first under this name. Octavo, stapled illustrated wraps, 42 pp. Very Good plus to about near fine; two chips at bottom front cover, peripheral toning (see scans). s This November / 1955 issue was published as Ron Smith was continuing to improve the fanzine, which had been erratic in quality in prior years; 1956, yet to come, would be perhaps the best year. Though credited artwork is still sparse, there's plenty inside to enjoy; a rare short story - "Infiltration" by Carl Larsen - and articles, editorials, essays and reviews by editor Smith, William L. Freeman, Randall Garrett, Robert Silverberg, Lin Carter, Dave Mason, James Blish, George W. Price, Carl Larsen, Joe Schaumburger, R.S. Montague, S. Ostlund, Bob Tucker - all these pieces being, and having always been to this point, the meat of the fanzine under its several names. See scan of contents page. A rarity, for the collector. l-pr1. Pat Patterson (cover); interior art undredited (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Oversized quarter calf gilt, TEG, ribbon marker. Facsimile reprint of the 1905 first edition. #487 of 550 copies. Slight rubbing. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 757 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Facsimile reprint of the very rare 1905 first edition prepared under the authority of the National Live Stock association. Limited to 550 copies. Includes a new introduction by Ramon F. Adams. Thick quarto. 757pp. Numerous illustrations from photographs, old prints, etc. Half cowhide and gilt-stamped buckram, spine lettered in gilt. A very fine copy with publisher's slipcase. "One of the most important and sought-after books on the cattle industry" (Adams). Adams also notes the original edition as "exceedingly rare." [Adams, Herd: 844; Graff: 1412; Howes I: P-636; Howes II: P-633; Six-Guns: 764; Reese, Six-Score: 41]. Book. …

First issue of the Antiquarian Press, Ltd., facsimile edition. A limited edition of 550 copies, of which this is copy 214. Brand decorated quarter cowhide and decorated buckram, gold stamping on front cover and spine, orange endpapers, 757 pp., introduction, illustrated, plates, portraits. One of the Big Four books of the Cattle, Livestock, & Range Industry. Reese Six score #41: "The most desired and desirable book on the range cattle industry. . . This volume is the only one of the three projected volumes that was ever published, . . ." The slightest of rubbing to spine ends, else a fine, bright copy. Original slipcase has some minor soiling and very light wear to corners.…

First issue of the Antiquarian Press, Ltd., facsimile edition. Accompanying this copy is the original 16-page prospectus announcing the republication of this extremely rare volume. A limited edition of 550 copies, of which this is copy 22. Brand decorated quarter cowhide and decorated buckram, gold stamping on front cover and spine, orange endpapers, 757 pp., introduction, illustrated, plates, portraits. One of the Big Four books of the Cattle, Livestock, & Range Industry. Reese Six score #41: "The most desired and desirable book on the range cattle industry. . . This volume is the only one of the three projected that was ever published, . . ." Fine copy in original slipcase.…