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SF: '58: THE YEAR'S GREATEST SCIENCE-FICTION AND FANTASY.

Merril, Judith (ed.).

New York: The Gnome Press Inc., [1958]. Octavo, original light red cloth, spine stamped in black. First edition, probable first binding. Collects eleven short stories which includes "The Fly" by George Langelaan, this is its first book publication and the basis for two horror films. Other authors include Brian Aldiss, Isaac Asimov, Henry Kuttner, Avram Davidson, Zenna Henderson, and others; plus nonfiction essays on science fact. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1394]. A fine copy in a just about fine dust jacket with a few mild stress creases to upper edge, small closed tear to upper rear corner. (35832). Item #35832

Price: $200.00