RECONNOITRE KRELLIG II.
London: Hamilton & Co. (Stratford) Ltd., n.d., [1951]. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. "Authentic Science Fiction [No. 2]." 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 first in the series, investigating Krellig, a planet in the Vega system, two races are discovered. Harbottle and Holland A339. Mild wear, some loss to paper of spine affecting title lettering, a very good copy. (24449). Item #24449
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