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BATTLE ON MERCURY.

Lhin, Erik Van (pseudonym of Lester Del Rey).

Philadelphia, Toronto: The John C. Winston Company, [1953]. Octavo, jacket illustration by Kenneth Fagg, cloth. First edition. On the planet Mercury an imperiled young miner and the pacifistic native wispies are forced to confront the demons, the wispies' insane biologically engineered silicone children. Part of the popular Winston juvenile series published between 1952-1961, which introduced many young readers to science fiction. A fine copy in a near fine first printing dust jacket (fifteen titles listed on the rear panel), some edge rubbing, some slight loss to upper corners. (11000). Item #11000

Price: $450.00