LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2008 Feb Grand Format Book & Manuscript #682  / 

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Edward E. Smith, Ph.D. Two Signed 1st editions.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Edward E. Smith, Ph.D. Two Signed 1st editions.
<B>E. E. "Doc" Smith. Two Signed and Numbered, Limited "Lensman" First Editions</B></I>, including: <B><I>Triplanetary</B></I></B></I>; <B><I>Galactic Patrol</B></I></B></I>. Reading, Pennsylvania: Fantasy Press [1948-1950]. First hardcover editions. Two twelvemo volumes. <I>Triplanetary</B></I> is one of 500 signed copies. <I>Galactic Patrol</B></I> is one of 500 signed copies. Both are beautifully inscribed and signed on the limitation page.<BR><BR>Blue cloth with gilt spine titles. Overall fine. Dust jackets are near fine to fine (<I>Triplanetary</B></I> has minor paper loss at the head and foot of the spine). <BR><BR>E. E. Smith (1890-1965) was a food engineer who, when not making doughnut and pastry mixes, wrote acclaimed science-fiction novels, including the "Skylark" and "Lensman" series. These two titles are the first and third "Lensman" entries, stories which helped Smith earn the moniker "Father of the Space Opera." <I>From the Robert and Diane Yaspan Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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