THE BROKEN SWORD

  • SIGNED
  • New York: Abelard-Schuman, 1954
By Anderson, Poul
New York: Abelard-Schuman, 1954. First printing. Near fine in near fine jacket.. First edition of Anderson's swashbuckling fantasy adventure, warmly inscribed to fellow science fiction writer Reginald Bretnor and translator Helen (Harding) Bretnor. 7.5'' x 5''. Original black-stamped blue cloth. In original unclipped ($2.75) dust jacket. 274 pages. Inscribed by Anderson on front free endpaper: "For Reg & Helen Bretnor - in memoriam: God knows how many gallons of wine / Poul Anderson." Light scuffing to boards at extremities, light edgewear and toning to jacket.

Details

Title

THE BROKEN SWORD

Author

Anderson, Poul

Condition

Near Fine

Publisher

Abelard-Schuman: New York

Date

1954

Edition

First printing


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