Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, [1953]. First edition. A good copy in pictorial wrappers. (4988). Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Once thought to be an advance issue or uncorrected proof, this paperwraps issue is possibly prepared for use at U.S. Military base libraries or perhaps a simple low cost remainder issue. The book is made up of first edition sheets complete with the illustrated Schomburg end papers enclosed in stiff paper wrappers which has the dust jacket pasted to them. The jacket is a later state jacket with 29 titles listed on the rear panel instead of 15 that are listed on the first. This is an uncommon issue.

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Seller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 4988
Title: BATTLE ON MERCURY
Author: Lhin, Erik Van (pseudonym of Lester Del Rey)
Book Condition: Used - A good copy in pictorial wrappers. (4988)
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: The John C. Winston Company
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Date Published: [1953]
Keywords: SF . Paperback

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