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Captain W E Johns Collection of Science Fiction Novels 3 x Vols + Dust Jackets
REF: ES1676-NL76 / LA491839
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Description
Collection of Science Fiction First Editions by Captain W. E. Johns
Titles Are:-
Kings of Space, a Story of Interplanetary Exploration - 1954.
Now to the Stars, a Story of Interplanetary Exploration- 1956.
The Quest for the Perfect Plant, a Story of Space Exploration - 1961
All three published by Hodder & Stoughton, London and all are first editions and first printings.
All hardbacks bound in the original publishers cloth bindings with the original dust jackets with all prices clipped.
Several illustrations in colour or black and white.
Each book measures approx 8" x 5 inches
measurements
Height:
8 in
Width:
5 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the Captain W E Johns Collection of Science Fiction Novels 3 x Vols + Dust Jackets (LA491839) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1954, 1956 & 1961
condition
Some very minor edge wear to jackets with the very occasional chip or closed tear at edges, few minor marks to cloth covers, all books with an inscription or owners address written to front endpapers, very occasional light foxing to pages.
Overall the books are very good plus copies with no major faults.
additional info
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
1954, 1956 & 1961
location
This Captain W E Johns Collection of Science Fiction Novels 3 x Vols + Dust Jackets is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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