first edition
1961 · London
by Bell, Neil (pseudonym of Stephen Southwold, which was apparently a pen name for Stephen H. Critten)
London: Alvin Redman, 1961. Octavo, boards. First edition. Collects twenty-five short stories plus a short autobiographical "preface" by Bell. Contains a sprinkling of crime, fantasy and science fiction. "Message to Mars" is a tale of the future. Hubin (1994), pp. 62-63. NCBEL IV 524. Small "Boots" library label on front board, a bit of tanning to edges of text block, stains on pages 105, 176-177 and 194-199, a good copy in bright, near fine dust jacket with light wear at spine ends and corner tips and small "Boots" sticker at lower right corner of front panel. A scarce book seldom found in nice condition. (#116303) (Inventory #: 116303)