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First Four Issues of Amazing Stories Bound

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First Four Issues of Amazing Stories Bound
<B>First Four Issues of <I>Amazing Stories</B></I> Bound.</B></I> (New York: Experimenter Publishing Company, 1926), volume I, numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4, edited by Hugo Gernsback, 4to (7.5" x 10.5"), institutional binding with gilt titles, typical toned paper as a result of high acid content, else very good condition. Includes the April, 1926 first issue of the magazine that was the first of its kind to exclusively feature science fiction. Started by Hugo Gernsback, namesake of the Hugo Awards, the magazines featured stories from classic writers like Jules Verne, H. G. Wells and Edgar Allen Poe. The magazine covers feature the fantastic artwork of Frank R. Paul. An important set in uncommonly nice condition of an historic and groundbreaking magazine. <I>From the Ventura 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>)