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Playboy ...Richard Matheson, Ray Bradbury, J. G. Ballard, William Sambrot, Robert Sheckley, Norman Spinrad, Jack Sharkey, Henry Slesar, John Sladek, Arthur C. Clarke, Avram Davidson, Thomas M. Disch, Fredric Brown, Frederik Pohl, William Tenn, +++: Grouping: ..."Transit of Earth" ...with "From the "S" File" ....two paperbacks from "Playboy" Chicago Playboy Press 1971
Very Good Shelly Canton, Sail Lambert

....2 soft covers from "Playboy", both are First Editions, both are tight clean and sqaure & in VG condition, "Transit of Earth" # 16102, 1971, flat uncreased spine, minor edge wear, "From the "S" File" # 16110, 1971, minor spine and readers crease, former owners name in tiny letters on inside front cover far left,. Contents of "Transit of Earth": Transit of Earth by Arthur C. Clarke / Button, Button by Richard Matheson, The Machineries of Joy by Ray Bradbury, The Invasion by Avram Davidson, Bernie the Faust by William Tenn, Cephalotron by Thomas M. Disch, It Didn't Happen by Fredric Brown, The Man in the Rorschach Shirt by Ray Bradbury, Waste Not, Want Not by John Atherton, Control Somnambule by William Sambrot, Let There Be Light by Arthur C. Clarke, Speed Trap by Frederik Pohl, Souvenir by J. G. Ballard // Contents of "From the 'S' File: Deathwatch by Norman Spinrad, After, The Jam, Examination Day, Victory Parade, Melodramine by Henry Slesar, The Nail and the Oracle by Theodore Sturgeon, The World of Heart's Desire, Cordle to Onion to Carrot, Triplication, The Same to You Doubled, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This? by Robert Sheckley, Control Somnambule by William Sambrot, The Man from Not-Yet by John Sladek, Conversation with a Bug, The Pool by Jack Sharkey. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual books and not a stock photo! First Editions First Printings Soft Covers

[SW: ....2 soft covers from "Playboy", both are First Editions, both are tight clean and sqaure & in VG condition, "Transit of Earth" # 16102, 1971, flat uncreased spine, minor edge wear, "From the "S" File" # 16110, 1971, minor edge wear, former owners name in tiny letters on inside front cover far left,. Contents of "Transit of Earth": Transit of Earth by Arthur C. Clarke / Button, Button by Richard Matheson, The Machineries of Joy by Ray Bradbury, The Invasion by Avram Davidson, Bernie the Faust by William Tenn, Cephalotron by Thomas M. Disch, It Didn't Happen by Fredric Brown, The Man in the Rorschach Shirt by Ray Bradbury, Waste Not, Want Not by John Atherton, Control Somnambule by William Sambrot, Let There Be Light by Arthur C. Clarke, Speed Trap by Frederik Pohl, Souvenir by J. G. Ballard // Contents of "From the 'S' File: Deathwatch by Norman Spinrad, After, The Jam, Examination Day, Victory Parade, Melodramine by Henry Slesar, The Nail and the Oracle by Theodore Sturgeon, The World of Heart's Desire, Cordle to Onion to Carrot, Triplication, The Same to You Doubled, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This? by Robert Sheckley, Control Somnambule by William Sambrot, The Man from Not-Yet by John Sladek, Conversation with a Bug, The Pool by Jack Sharkey. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual books and not a stock photo!Vintage Paperbacks]

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Boucher, Anthony (ed) - Arthur C. Clarke, Poul Anderson, William Nolan, Jay Williams, C. S. Forester, Robert Bloch, Stuart Palmer, R. Bretnor, Charles Fritch, William Morrison, Winona McClintic, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction June 1956 - The Ship, The Planets are Not Enough, The Asa Rule, Bottle Babe, All on a Golden Afternoon, Bright Destruction, The Man Who Came Early, Star Slugger, Genius of the Species, Payment Anticipated, + New York Fantasy House 1956
Very Good Dick Shelton

-----Tight clean and square, minor edge wear. Contents include: All on a Golden Afternoon by Robert Bloch / Bottle Babe by Stuart Palmer / Payment Anticipated by C. S. Forester / The Asa Rule by Jay Williams / Genius o the Species by R. Bretnor / The Planets Are Not Enough (article) by Arthur C. Clarke / The Ship by William Nolan & Charles Fritch (aka Troy Conway) / Star Slugger by William Morrison / The Man Who Came Early by Poul Anderson. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock photo First Edition First Printing Soft Cover 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

[SW: Boucher, Anthony (ed) - Arthur C. Clarke, Poul Anderson, William Nolan, Jay Williams, C. S. Forester, Robert Bloch, Stuart Palmer, R. Bretnor, Charles Fritch, William Morrison, Winona McClintic, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction June 1956 - The Ship, The Planets are Not Enough, The Asa Rule, Bottle Babe, All on a Golden Afternoon, Bright Destruction, The Man Who Came Early, Star Slugger, Genius of the Species, Payment Anticipated, + Dick Shelton -----Tight clean and square, minor edge wear. Contents include: All on a Golden Afternoon by Robert Bloch / Bottle Babe by Stuart Palmer / Payment Anticipated by C. S. Forester / The Asa Rule by Jay Williams / Genius o the Species by R. Bretnor / The Planets Are Not Enough (article) by Arthur C. Clarke / The Ship by William Nolan & Charles Fritch (aka Troy Conway) / Star Slugger by William Morrison / The Man Who Came Early by Poul Anderson. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock PhotoFantasy and Science Fiction Art & Artists]

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Gold, H. L. (ed) - Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, William Tenn, F. L. Wallace, Robert Sheckley, Jay Clarke, Edward G. Robles Jr., Clifford D. Simak, James Causey, Finn O'Donnevan, Theodore R. Cogswell, Arthur Sellings, R. E. Banks, Jefferson Highe: Galaxy Science Fiction: June, July, August 1954, - 3 issues containing all 3 Installments of "Gladiator at Law" by Frederik Pohl & C. M. Kornbluth, New York Galaxy Pub 1954
Very Good Emsh, Mel Hunter, Vidmer
....3 issues of "Galaxy Science Fiction", June 1954, July 1954, August 1954, all 3 pulps are in VG condition, with minor edge wear, creases on spines. Contents of all 3 contain: Gladiator At Law by Frederik Pohl & C. M. Kornbluth (in 3 installments) / Down Among the Dead Men by William Tenn / Forget Me Nearly by F. L. Wallace / Something For Nothing by Robert Sheckley / High Man by Jay Clarke [Michael Slade] / See? by Edward G. Robles, Jr. / A Thief In Time by Robert Sheckley / Green Thumb by Clifford D. Simak / This Side Up by R. E. Banks / What Rough Beast? by Jefferson Highe / Felony by James Causey / Party of the Two Parts by William Tenn / The Impossible Voyage Home by F. L. Wallace / Subsistence Level by Finn O'Donnevan / Invasion Report by Theodore R. Cogswell / The Departed by Arthur Sellings. Any image directly beside this ls listing is the actual books and not a stock photo!Fantasy and Science Fiction

-----3 issues of "Galaxy Science Fiction", June 1954, July 1954, August 1954, all 3 pulps are in VG condition, with minor edge wear, creases on spines. Contents of all 3 contain: Gladiator At Law by Frederik Pohl & C. M. Kornbluth (in 3 installments) / Down Among the Dead Men by William Tenn / Forget Me Nearly by F. L. Wallace / Something For Nothing by Robert Sheckley / High Man by Jay Clarke [Michael Slade] / See? by Edward G. Robles, Jr. / A Thief In Time by Robert Sheckley / Green Thumb by Clifford D. Simak / This Side Up by R. E. Banks / What Rough Beast? by Jefferson Highe / Felony by James Causey / Party of the Two Parts by William Tenn / The Impossible Voyage Home by F. L. Wallace / Subsistence Level by Finn O'Donnevan / Invasion Report by Theodore R. Cogswell / The Departed by Arthur Sellings. Any image directly beside this ls listing is the actual books and not a stock photo! First Editions Soft Covers 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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Farley, Abraham, (Editor): DOMESDAY BOOK, Seu Liber Censualis Willelmi Primi Regis Angliae [Together with an updated Index to the Domesday Book] A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO DOMESDAY BOOK[six volumes] London, 1783-1816. George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, Printers

The first four volumes as follows; Vol. #1-382 leaves, Vol. #2-450pp.,Vol. #3- 570pp. (index vol.), Vol. #4-635pp. (supplement vol.). All handsomely bound in 19th century ¾ calf over marbled boards, raised bands with contrasting red morocco labels gilt. Joints of two volumes expertly repaired otherwise an exceptionally nice set and quite scarce as such. There are 26 blank leaves in volume one with a few leaves containing portions of text or text on the verso. It would appear these leaves were left blank for illustrations which evidently never took place, perhaps because of the cost and man power it would take to make it possible. [Projected cost and labor is noted in volume 3]. It does contain the later inserted title pages & contents leaves and, the four facsimile leaves are present in the last volume (the supplement) two displaying hand coloring. The first two volumes are printed on hand-made laid paper watermarked J. Whatman, and coat-of-arms with the King's Initials "GR". The last two volumes printed on hand-made wove paper by Balston & C. all uncut and wide margined. The last page [cvii] of the general introduction of the third volume states: "It was not however till after 1770 that the work was actually commenced. It was completed early in 1783, having been ten years in passing through the press. The type with which it was executed was destroyed in the fire which consumed Mr. Nichols's printing-office in the month of February 1808". The book itself was proposed by Mr. John Nichols, and executed by Mr. Joseph Jackson and printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan. While title pages were added later and dated 1816, printed on the last page of volume three is the printers' names and date1811 and volume four dated 1816. The Domesday Book was commissioned in December 1085 by William the Conqueror, who invaded England in 1066. The Domesday Book project was a major undertaking employing many transcribers of the manuscripts and type makers to design the special type used. It is one of the most ancient records of England and represented an amazing accomplishment. It is the Register from which judgment was to be given upon the value, tenure, and services of the land. Another point on which the Domesday Survey throws considerable light, is the history of their ancient Castles which William erected everywhere. By the completion of this survey, the King acquired an exact knowledge of the possessions of the crown. It afforded him names of the land holders, and the means of ascertaining the military strength of the country. It also pointed out the possibility of increasing the revenue in some cases, and of lessening the demands of the tax collectors in others. The Domesday Book also left exact records behind which give historians today much data about Norman English life and the first appearance of English names. At the end of the introduction to volume four pertaining to the "Bolden Book", considered the most important work of the supplement, is from the Laud MSS. 542. Contained herein is a manuscript note stating; "This account of the "Bolden Book" was written by me; I also transcribed MS. Laud, collated it with the others & prepared the whole for the press as it appeared in that volume. [signed] Adam Clarke. Adam Clarke was a noted commentator and theological writer who lived in London after 1805. He wrote English translations and new editions of other men's books, a bibliographical dictionary in six volumes and many other very important works during his lifetime. He was also a member of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Our only reasoning for this note is the fact that while Clarke transcribed the Laud MS. his name was not acknowledged as the transcriber and does not appear within the text. Only those either of high office or directly involved in its publication had their names included. [see DNB, Vol iv, p. 413] Provenance: Hudson Gurney of Keswick (1775-1864) his book with his signature on the front free endpaper of the first volume. A very wealthy member of Parliament 1812-13 and 1816-32. Member of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Society. A writer himself, he wrote extensively and published many important works. He was also the high sheriff of Norfolk and was married to Robert Barclay's daughter Margaret. His personal library consisted of 10-15,000 volumes.[see DNB, Vol. viii, p. 803]. [Together with] UPDATED INDEX TO THE DOMESDAY BOOK IN 2 VOLUMES; Ellis, Sir Henry. A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO DOMESDAY BOOK. Accompanied by indexes of Tenants in Chief, and under Tenants, at the time of the survey; as well as of the holders of lands mentioned in Domeday before the formation of that record; with an abstract of the population of England at the close of the Reign of William the Conqueror, so far as the name is actually entered. Illustrated by numerous notes and comments. Printed by Command of His Majesty King William IV, under the directions of The Commissioners on the Public Records of the Kingdom, 1833. In two octavo volumes. 515pp., 543pp., bound in original green silk covered boards, spines sympathetically rebacked in 20th century cloth with old cloth spines laid down retaining the printed paper labels, renewed endpapers, strip of old masking tape to gutter of second free end sheet of volume 2 and tape residue on cloth near spine ends of both volumes. It is gratifying to know the previous owner believed these books were important enough to merit preservation of some sort. Provenance [Armoral Bookplate; Edward Herbert Bunbury] Sir Henry Edward Bunbury, 7th Baronet, [1778-1860] was a British soldier, educated at Westminster, and was an active member of Parliament from 1830-1830. He also authored several historical works of value and, he was also responsible for informing Napoleon of his sentence of deportation to St. Helena. These two volumes are a continuing work which takes history of the survey back prior to William the Conqueror's survey. It also includes new information found after the publication of the first index which accompanies The Domesday Books. [Preface] "The General Introduction to Domeday Book, here presented to the reader, was first written in 1813 at which time, the writer of it has not ceased to amass every kind of information calculated to throw light upon the more important contents of the record". In 1832, it was suggested that supplemental index volumes should be published as a few important historical notes in the first publication were left out. This updated work also includes a new survey of those who held land during King Edward and King Harold's time previous to the Conqueror's survey and an added section of the persons in actual possession of land in the year the Survey actually took place. An important supplement to The Domesday Book. While these two volumes are not rare, it is likely not many know the importance of their existence for they have only opened the way to the knowledge of the Domesday books' contents. The Domesday book is a mine of information which will probably continue to unfold as new information is gathered. A rare and important historical work. Folio ( 12" X 18 ½").

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