OLD GROWLER-SPACE SHIP NO. 2213.
London: Hamilton & Co. (Stratford) Ltd., 1951. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Science Fiction Fortnightly No. 4 [i.e. Authentic No. 4]. The Old Growler series concerns the adventures of an interplanetary survey team, consisting of nine novels, "The series was far superior to many of the books appearing at the time, the characterizations less cardboardish, the plots a little more credible" "...no alien lifeforms were killed unless hostility was established beyond a doubt, which marked a refreshing change from the xenophobic shoot-'em-ups..." - Harbottle and Holland. This book is number two in the series, where the team lands on a planet and discovers a humanoid race which originated on Earth. Harbottle and Holland A337. Slight wear to base of spine and lower left front corner, mild rubbing, a nearly fine copy. (24433). Item #24433
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