1954 Born of Man and Woman First Ed Richard Matheson Anthology Science Fiction

Description: Click here to see our other books! Born of Man and Woman Richard Matheson 1954 The Chamberlain Press : Philadelphia 9" by 6" 252pp SUMMARY The first edition of this anthology of gripping science fiction works. First Edition,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION This is the first anthology of Matheson's works, named after the first story in this book and his first published short story 'Born of Man and Woman' (1950). With an introduction by Robert Bloch. In original unclipped dustwrapper designed by Mel Hunter. This anthology contains seventeen stories by Matheson including Born of Man and Woman, Third from The Sun, Mad House, To Fit the Crime and Dress of White Silk. The titular work Born of Man and Woman is in the form of an internal diary kept by what the reader assumes is a deformed child chained in a basement and abused by its parents. Richard Matheson's work fits primarily in the genres of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He is best known as the author of I Am Legend, which was published the same year as this anthology. A lot of Matheson's works are simple sketches with twist endings, always keeping the reader guessing. Matheson also wrote several television episodes for famous series such as Star Trek and The Twilight Zone. CONDITION In original full cloth binding held in original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, excellent with just some minor bumping to the extremities of the front board and to the head and tail of spine. Dustwrapper is very smart with some chipping to the head and tail of spine as well as to the top edge of wraps. Some minor rubbing to the joints and to the extremities as well as a few handling marks. Heavy rubbing to the front wrap also. Dustwrapper is also very slightly sunned. Evidence of repair to the top of dutwrapper at the front wrap. Preserved in an acetate wrap. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown, Michael W J of San Francisco. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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