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Discover a centuries-spanning collection of intellectual history in our upcoming auction on June 3rd, featuring a remarkable assembly of rare scientific, military, and literary works. This curated selection includes foundational scientific texts like Thomas Young’s 1807 Lectures on Natural Philosophy, rare instruments such as vintage circular slide rules, and significant historical artifacts like Asa Bird Gardiner’s custom-bound Civil War atlas. The collection offers something for every serious bibliophile and historian.
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Lot 63

Set of Science fiction paperbacks.

Estimate: $80 - $120
Starting Bid
$40

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Set of 13 Science fiction paperbacks.
Titles include: MCKILLIP, Patricia, The Forgotten Beast (1975); LOVECRAFT, H. P., The Shadow Over Innsmouth and Other Stories of Horror (1971); MILLER, Walter, A Canticle for Leibowitz (1972); BRUNNER, John, Total Eclipse (1974); FARMER, Philip Jose, Night of Light (1977); LEIBER, Fritz, Gather, Darkness (1979); VAN VOGT, A.E., Monsters (1965); LOVECRAFT, H.P., The Horror in the Museum (1976); LOVECRAFT, H.P., The Lurker at the Threshold (1976); FAIRMAN, Paul, The Doomsday Exhibit (1971); LOVECRAFT, H.P., The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath (1971); LOVECRAFT, H.P., The Tomb and Other Tales (1974); LOVECRAFT, H.P., The Doom that came to Sarnath and other stories (1971).

Mass Market Paperback. Each volume is H: 7 x W: 4 x D: 3/8 in. Poor. 4 volumes with detached front covers. Significant toning, common for mass market paperbacks of the time.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.