Description: SIXTH COLUMN: A SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL OF A STRANGE INTRIGUE - INSCRIBED FROM EDD CARTIER TO STEPHEN FABIAN Author: Heinlein, Robert A. Title: SIXTH COLUMN: A SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL OF A STRANGE INTRIGUE - INSCRIBED FROM EDD CARTIER TO STEPHEN FABIAN Publication: New York: Gnome Press, 1949 Edition: First Edition Description: Heinlein's fifth book, an alternate history novel in which America's military strength is shattered, Washington, D.C. is destroyed, and the country is conquered and occupied by Asian invaders. An interesting association copy, connecting Edd Cartier (1914-2008) and Stephen Fabian (b.1930), both prominent sci-fi and fantasy illustration artists and World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award-winners. First Printing. Octavo (21cm); black cloth, with titling and decorative elements stamped in red on spine and front cover; dustjacket; [8],9-256pp. Inscribed on the title page by dustjacket artist Edd Cartier to illustration artist Stephen Fabian: "To my friend Fabian / Edd Cartier." Faint trace of hand-soil to covers, spine ends gently nudged, with a few very faint moisture stains to upper front joint, base of spine, and lower front cover; contents are fresh and unaffected; Very Good+. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $2.50), showing modest wear to joints, flap folds, and extremities, with a few tiny tears, corresponding moisture stains to upper front joint, base of spine, and lower front cover, with some minor touch-up to the red at spine ends and front corners; Very Good. Seller ID: 6505 Subject: Association Copies, Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1375 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Heinlein, Robert A
Publisher: Gnome Press
Year Printed: 1949
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
