The Opener of the Way
Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1960. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Near Fine/Fine. Item #012213
8vo., 309pp. Beautiful First Edition of Blochs's First Book, an anthology reprinting 21 stories from the pulps. @065 copies printed. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a hint of page toning. Bump to heel and a gentle one to the top front tip. Small unobtrusive ownership stamp by noted Oklahoma Sci-Fi collector Hardin Ramey.on the half-title page. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($3.00), has mild toning to rear panel and spine but no wear to speak of. Fresh and bright with creases, chipping or tears. A sharp collectable copy and likely none better in the market. (Jaffery, Horrors & Unpleasantries, pg. 21-22).
Price: $650.00