Pulp Magazines

Astonishing Stories (1940-1943 Fictioneers) Pulp Vol. 3 #4 FR 1.0

5" cumulative spine split. Some pages detached but present. Cover and interior oxidation. Tape on interior cover.

An issue filled with first rate SF writers!

Captain Future (1940-1944 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 4 #2 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4463816003

Volume 4, Issue 2 - Summer, 1942. Stories by Edmond Hamilton ("The Comet Kings"), Jack Williamson, Williamson Morrison, and Manly Wade Wellman. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 132 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Tales (1935-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 10 #4 FR 1.0

6" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water saturation.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 1 #2 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Nov 1939. Text Cover. Sci-Fi/Fantasy stories by A. Merritt ("Conquest of the Moon Pool" - part 1 of 6"), J. P. Marshall, Garett P. Serviss, George Allan England, Austin Hall, and Leslie Burton Blades. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay. 6.5-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Published by Frank A. Munsey Cover price $0.15.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 8 #3 VG 4.0

2" Cumulative spine split.

Feb 1947. Cover by Virgil Finlay. "The Star Rover" by Jack London, "The Angry Street--A Bad Dream" by G. K. Chesterton, and "The Spectre Spiders" by W. James Wintle. Interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay and Lawrence. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 9 #4 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4540108006

April 1948. Cover by Lawrence. "City of the Dead" by Augusta Groner, "The Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 11 #1 CGC 4.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration Includes: Glue on Spine of Cover.

Label #4540108008

Master of Fantasy article: Ray Bradbury--the October Man.

Volume 11, Issue 1 - October, 1949. Cover by Lawrence. "The Starkenden Quest" by Gilbert Collins. Interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 134 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 13 #4 VG 4.0

Vol. 13, No. 4 - June 1952. Published by Popular Publications. 6.75" x 9.75", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Adventures (1939-1953 Ziff-Davis Publishing^) Pulp / Magazine Vol. 13 #10 VG 4.0

3" Cumulative spine split (chew).

Volume 13, Issue 10 - October, 1951. Cover by Joe Tillotson. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Medusa Was a Lady" by William Tenn. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 132 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Adventures (1939-1953 Ziff-Davis Publishing^) Pulp / Magazine Vol. 13 #10 GD/VG 3.0

Volume 13, Issue 10 - October, 1951. Cover by Joe Tillotson. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Medusa Was a Lady" by William Tenn. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 132 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Adventures (1939-1953 Ziff-Davis Publishing^) Pulp / Magazine Vol. 13 #10 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED.

Volume 13, Issue 10 - October, 1951. Cover by Joe Tillotson. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Medusa Was a Lady" by William Tenn. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 132 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Story Magazine (1950-1955 Best Books) Pulp Vol. 5 #2 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Volume 5, Issue 2 - March, 1953. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Leigh Brackett, L. Sprague de Camp, Henry Kuttner, Horace L. Gold, Carl Jacobi, Richard Matheson and Joseph Slotkin. A book-length science-fiction classic: "Shadow Over Mars" by Leigh Brackett - How would Rick fulfill the prophecy that linked his name with the destiny of a dying world? He was a man without a planet, and he owed allegiance to nothing -- except his lust for power! Other classic stories: "The Best Laid Scheme" by L. Sprague de Camp - A gardener and a poet run a cloak-and-dagger race through Time; "Baby Face" (a novelet) by Henry Kuttner - The tough Marine sergeant swapped places with a diapered demon; "Hero" by Horace L. Gold - They flung roses -- and loneliness -- everywhere along his path; and "The War of the Weeds" by Carl Jacobi - They'd all go mad before they could stop this weird influence. New stories: "Death Ship" by Richard Matheson - The captain had lost all authority over his men, over the ship; and "Too Bad You Died" by Joseph Slotkin - When you're born, you cry -- and when you leave, we cry for you! Plus features: Cosmic Encores and Have You Heard -- ? Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Story Magazine (1950-1955 Best Books) Pulp Vol. 5 #2 GD/VG 3.0

1" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 5, Issue 2 - March, 1953. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Leigh Brackett, L. Sprague de Camp, Henry Kuttner, Horace L. Gold, Carl Jacobi, Richard Matheson and Joseph Slotkin. A book-length science-fiction classic: "Shadow Over Mars" by Leigh Brackett - How would Rick fulfill the prophecy that linked his name with the destiny of a dying world? He was a man without a planet, and he owed allegiance to nothing -- except his lust for power! Other classic stories: "The Best Laid Scheme" by L. Sprague de Camp - A gardener and a poet run a cloak-and-dagger race through Time; "Baby Face" (a novelet) by Henry Kuttner - The tough Marine sergeant swapped places with a diapered demon; "Hero" by Horace L. Gold - They flung roses -- and loneliness -- everywhere along his path; and "The War of the Weeds" by Carl Jacobi - They'd all go mad before they could stop this weird influence. New stories: "Death Ship" by Richard Matheson - The captain had lost all authority over his men, over the ship; and "Too Bad You Died" by Joseph Slotkin - When you're born, you cry -- and when you leave, we cry for you! Plus features: Cosmic Encores and Have You Heard -- ? Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Story Magazine (1950-1955 Best Books) Pulp Vol. 5 #2 GD 2.0

Volume 5, Issue 2 - March, 1953. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Leigh Brackett, L. Sprague de Camp, Henry Kuttner, Horace L. Gold, Carl Jacobi, Richard Matheson and Joseph Slotkin. A book-length science-fiction classic: "Shadow Over Mars" by Leigh Brackett - How would Rick fulfill the prophecy that linked his name with the destiny of a dying world? He was a man without a planet, and he owed allegiance to nothing -- except his lust for power! Other classic stories: "The Best Laid Scheme" by L. Sprague de Camp - A gardener and a poet run a cloak-and-dagger race through Time; "Baby Face" (a novelet) by Henry Kuttner - The tough Marine sergeant swapped places with a diapered demon; "Hero" by Horace L. Gold - They flung roses -- and loneliness -- everywhere along his path; and "The War of the Weeds" by Carl Jacobi - They'd all go mad before they could stop this weird influence. New stories: "Death Ship" by Richard Matheson - The captain had lost all authority over his men, over the ship; and "Too Bad You Died" by Joseph Slotkin - When you're born, you cry -- and when you leave, we cry for you! Plus features: Cosmic Encores and Have You Heard -- ? Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Story Magazine (1950-1955 Best Books) Pulp Vol. 5 #2 GD 2.0

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Volume 5, Issue 2 - March, 1953. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Leigh Brackett, L. Sprague de Camp, Henry Kuttner, Horace L. Gold, Carl Jacobi, Richard Matheson and Joseph Slotkin. A book-length science-fiction classic: "Shadow Over Mars" by Leigh Brackett - How would Rick fulfill the prophecy that linked his name with the destiny of a dying world? He was a man without a planet, and he owed allegiance to nothing -- except his lust for power! Other classic stories: "The Best Laid Scheme" by L. Sprague de Camp - A gardener and a poet run a cloak-and-dagger race through Time; "Baby Face" (a novelet) by Henry Kuttner - The tough Marine sergeant swapped places with a diapered demon; "Hero" by Horace L. Gold - They flung roses -- and loneliness -- everywhere along his path; and "The War of the Weeds" by Carl Jacobi - They'd all go mad before they could stop this weird influence. New stories: "Death Ship" by Richard Matheson - The captain had lost all authority over his men, over the ship; and "Too Bad You Died" by Joseph Slotkin - When you're born, you cry -- and when you leave, we cry for you! Plus features: Cosmic Encores and Have You Heard -- ? Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Football Stories (1937-1953 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece fill, edges and spine reinforced/glossed and TRIMMED. Cover glued to first and last page along spine (slightly affects readability).

French Night Life Stories (1935-1937 H.M. Publishing) 2nd Series Vol. 2 #2 VG+ 4.5

Great Detective (1933-1934 L.M. Publishing) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned, spine split seal, edges and spine reinforced/glossed and TRIMMED. Cover glued to last page along spine (slightly affect readability). Water damage.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Vol. 1, No. 2 - November 1938. Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #5 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4498304007

Aug 1939. Cover by John W. Scott. Science Fiction stories by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr, R. DeWitt Miller, Lloyd Arthur Esbach. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. NOTE: Title becomes Marvel Tales (1939-1940 Western Fiction) Pulp with Vol. 1 #6 Cover price $0.15.

Pioneer Western 1st Series (1937 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #3 GD 2.0

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 3 #2 VG 4.0

2" Cumulative spine split.

"Defense Mech" a short story by Ray Bradbury, "Engines of the Gods" a novel by Gardner Fox, plus "What Hath Me?" a novelette by Henry Kuttner.

Cover by H.L. Parkhurst. Science fiction novels "Engines of the God" by Gardner. F. Fox and "The Blue Venus" by Emmet McDowell. Novelette "What Hath Me?" by Henry Kuttner. Shorts "Survival" by Basil Wells, "Defense Mech" by Ray Bradbury, "Electron Eat Electron" by Noel Loomis, and "Crisis on Titan" by James R. Adams. Illustrations by H. W. Kiemle, Joseph Doolin, Hollingsworth, Chester Martin, Petrizzo, Guy Gifford, and C. A. Murphy. 7-in. x 10-in.; 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 5 #5 FR 1.0

Full length spine split with back cover detached.

"Captives of the Centaurianess" a novel by Poul Anderson, PLUS "Tonight Stars Revolt!" a novel by Gardner F. Fox., and a short story "Ricochet on Miza" by Gordon R. Dixon,

Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Poul Anderson, Garnder F. Fox, Kendell Foster Crossen, Gordon R. Dickson, Dick Hetschel, Raymond Z. Gallun. Illustrations by Emsh, Herman Vestal. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Shadow (1931-1949 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 53 #6 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 6 #1 FR 1.0

5" Spine split from bottom. Piece missing from back cover.

Vol. 6, No. 1 - July 1941. Cover by Rudolph Belarski. Stories by Jack Williamson, Maria Moravsky, William Morrison, and Ralph T. Jones. "Thrills in Science" column by Mort Weisinger. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 6 #3 GD 2.0

Volume 6, Issue 3 - November, 1941. Cover by Rudolph Belarski. Stories by Joseph J. Millard, Robert Bloch, David H. Keller, and John Broome. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 7 #1 FR 1.0

Full length spine split (partially taped).

Volume 7, Issue 1 - January, 1942. Cover by Rudolph Belarski. Stories by Manly Wade Wellman, Isaac Asimov, Miles J. Breuer, and Raymond Z. Gallun. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 132 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 22 #1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4498304001

Volume 22, Issue 1 - September, 1950. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Raymond F. Jones, Edmond Hamilton (Captain Future story "The Harpers of Titan"), Arthur K. Barnes and Henry Kuttner, Jack Vance, Mack Reynolds, and Matt Lee. Virgil Finlay illustration. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 160 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Stirring Science Stories (1941-1942 Albing Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #2 GD 2.0

3" Cumulative spine split (partially taped).

Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Tape. Paper glued to cover.

Vol. 1, No. 1 - March 1940. 7.5" x 9", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 2 #4 VG 4.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Edges reinforced with tape.

Cover by Gabriel Mayorga. "Mission Unknown" by Henry Hasse. Other stories by Willard E. Hawkins, P. Schuyler Miller, S. D. Gottesman, Bob Tucker, and Michael D. Shea. Illustrations by Hannes Bok, Leo Morey, Thorp. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 3 #3 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Trimmed

4" Cumulative spine split. TRIMMED.

Cover by Robert C. Sherry. Science Fiction stories by Harry Walton and Leigh Brackett. Illustrations by Calle, Virgil Finlay, and Hannes Bok. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., text with illos. 128 newsprint pages B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 5 #1 GD/VG 3.0

Vol. 5 #1 - Jan. 1949. Novel: "The Black Sun Rises" by Henry Kuttner. Novelettes: " Moonworm's Dance" by Stanley Mullen, "The Bounding Crown" by James Blish, "A Handful of Stars" by Walter Kubilius. Short Stories: "The Silence" by Ray Bradbury, "The Other" by Sanford Vaid, "The Sky Will be Ours" by Manly Wade Wellman, "Cabal" by Cleve Cartmill. Cover by Lawrence Sterne Stevens. Illustrations by Lawrence, Virgil Finlay, and Hannes Bok. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in. 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 5 #3 VG 4.0

US Edition-Printed in Canada. Differentiated from the Canadian Edition by the New York Mason's Zipper Shoe ad on back cover. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Illustrations by Lawrence, Finlay, and Bok. "The Brain Beast" by William F. Temple, "The Hunted" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Dreadful Dreamer" by Margaret St. Clair, "Spaceman, Beware!" by Stanley Mullen, "Changeling" by Ray Bradbury, "The Survivors" by Bryce Walton, "Gravity Trap" by Damon Knight, and "The Hand from the Stars" by Kris Neville. Interior Illustrations by Hannes Bok, Virgil Finlay, Frank R. Paul. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 10-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 8 #3 VG 4.0

Volume 8, Issue 3 - August, 1951. Cover art by Leo Morey. "Outpost Zero" by James MacIntosh, "Terminal Quest" by Poul Anderson, "Half-Past Fear" by John Jakes , "Journey's End" by Walter Kubilius, "When Earth Is Old" by Raymond Z. Gallun, "The Star Killers" by Neil R. Jones. Interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Hannes Bok, and Paul Callé. 6.75" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Thrilling Mystery (1935-1947 Standard) Pulp Vol. 23 #1 GD/VG 3.0

Thrilling Wonder Stories (1936-1955 Beacon/Better/Standard) Pulp Vol. 14 #1 FR 1.0

Full length spine split (partially taped).

Aug 1939. Stories by Otis Adelbert Kline, Stanton A. Coblentz, Robert Moore Williams, Frank Belknap Long Jr., Lyle D. Gunn, Graph Waldeyer, Kelvin Kent, and Ray Cummings. Virgil Finlay (4) and Alex Schomburg illustrations. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Thrilling Wonder Stories (1936-1955 Beacon/Better/Standard) Pulp Vol. 15 #1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4540221006

Jan 1940. Cover by Howard V. Brown. Stories by Manly Wade Wellman, Frederic A. Kummer Jr., Robert Arthur, Gordon A. Giles, Robert Moore Williams, Nicholas E. Kenealy, and Eando Binder. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Thrilling Wonder Stories (1936-1955 Beacon/Better/Standard) Pulp Vol. 16 #3 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED.

June 1940. Cover by Howard V. Brown. Stories by Jack Williamson, "Dr. Cyclops" -- adapted from movie script by Henry Kuttner, Frank Belknap Long Jr., Edmond Hamilton, Myer Krulfeld, Nelson S. Bond, and Kelvin Kent. Scientifacts column by Mort Weisinger. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Thrilling Wonder Stories (1936-1955 Beacon/Better/Standard) Pulp Vol. 35 #1 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration Includes: Spine Split Sealed to Cover.

Label #4540221007

Volume 35, Issue 1 - October, 1949. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Wallace West, Leigh Brackett, Ray Bradbury, L. Sprague de Camp, Cleve Cartmill, Henry Kuttner, Margaret St. Clair, Murray Leinster, Manly Wade Wellman, L. Ron Hubbard, and Edwin James. One Virgil Finlay illustration. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 168 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Thrilling Wonder Stories (1936-1955 Beacon/Better/Standard) Pulp Vol. 43 #3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4540221008

Volume 43, Issue 3 - Spring, 1954. Cover by Walter Popp. Stories by Sam Merwin Jr., Thomas Bell, Roger Dee, Jan Smith, Frank Belknap Long, and Tom Morrow Jr. Virgil Finlay (2), Kelly Freas, and Alex Schomburg illustrations. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #1 VG 4.0

November, 1947. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Robert Bloch "The Cheaters, Allison V. Harding, Bert David Ross, Stephen Grendon, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Carl Jacobi, Seabury Quinn, and George Whitley. Illustrations by Fred Humiston, Lee Brown Coye, and Boris Dolgov. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #4 VG 4.0

May 1948. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Allison V. Harding "City of Lost People", Harold Lawlor, C. Hall Thompson, August Derleth "Saunder's Little Friend", Ray Bradbury "Black Ferris", Roger S. Vreeland, Stanton A. Coblentz, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Peter Phillips, and Davis Grubbs -as (Dave Grubbs) "One Foot in the Grave". Illustrations by John Giunta, Lee Brown Coye, Boris Dolgov, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 41 #3 VG 4.0

March 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by August Derleth "The Testament of Claiborne Boyd", Theodore Sturgeon "The Martian and the Moron", Robert Bloch "The Strange Island of Dr. Nork", Allison V. Harding, Arthur J. Burks, Stanton A. Coblentz, and Thorp McClusky. Illustrations by Fred Humiston, Vincent Napoli, Boris Dolgov, and Lee Brown Coye. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.