Book of Ptath, The

Book Description

Reading: Fantasy Press, 1947. First edition, rarest state. One of only two copies bound in leather. This copy given to the author from the publisher. The limitation page has a printed notice stating, "This Special Edition is limited to two copies, numbered, autographed [by the staff of the press] and bound in leather." The limitation page also has a note in Lloyd Arthur Eshbach’s hand, which reads, "For A. E. van Vogt -- As an expression of our appreciation for his fine work as a writer, and our thanks for his cooperation with Fantasy Press." [Signed by] L.A. Eshbach / A.J. Donnell / G.H. MacGregor / L.H. Houck. Fantasy Press always did two "presentation copies" bound in leather. One for the author and one for Lloyd Arthur Eshbach, the publisher. These special copies have become the holly grail of science fiction speciality press collecting. The red leather binding shows slight edge wear, otherwise fine, the top and bottom of dust jacket’s spine shows some wear as do the dust jacket’s edges, otherwise the dust jacket is very good. A legendary rarity.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Full-Leather. Fine/Very Good.

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