DREADFUL SANCTUARY.
Reading, PA: Fantasy Press, 1951. Octavo, cloth. First edition, trade issue, first binding. Science fiction novel with mystery elements; who is destroying moon rockets? "A thriller in which a conspiratorial group tries to impede progress towards space travel. Although Russell was British he adopted a pseudo-American style which proved very popular." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 108. First published as a three-part serial in ASTOUNDING SCIENCE FICTION, June-August 1948. A nearly fine copy in a good to very good dust jacket with closed tears to the front and spine panels, front flap completely split and taped to front panel, tear and chip to upper rear flap. (31978). Item #31978
Price: $35.00