Dreadful Sanctuary

by Eric Frank Russell

Pristine, unread copy of Dreadful Sanctuary by Eric Frank Russell, a Facsimile First Edition from The First Edition Library. Sourced from a single-owner private collection, this volume was preserved in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate, maintaining a flawless As New condition. The set features the hardcover book in a vibrant dust jacket and a sturdy, matching slipcase. The artwork, faithfully reproducing the Fantasy Press design, displays a retro-futuristic scene of a black spacecraft emitting flames near a cratered blue moon, set against a deep purple cosmos, with the title in bold green script. The First Edition Library was renowned for bibliophilic accuracy, publishing over 100 exact replicas of major literary works during the 1980s and 1990s. These facsimiles are precise recreations retaining every nuance of the original first editions, including identical typography, paper stock, binding, and even original typos. This edition recreates the 1951 Fantasy Press release, allowing collectors to experience the tactile feel of the rare original. Accompanying the book is the essential First Edition Library publisher's note, a bookmark that functions as a reference tool. The insert provides historical data on the book. It also features a biographical essay on Russell, detailing his British origins and contribution to the Golden Age of Science Fiction. This package offers both aesthetic beauty and historical insight. Copyright renewed © 1979 by The Estate of Eric Frank Russell. This facsimile of the first edition is published by The First Edition Library, Shelton, Connecticut, by arrangement with The Estate of Eric Frank Russell and Scott Meredith Literary Agency Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without the permission of The Estate of Eric Frank Russell and Scott Meredith Literary Agency Inc.

Description

Pristine, unread copy of Dreadful Sanctuary by Eric Frank Russell, a Facsimile First Edition from The First Edition Library. Sourced from a single-owner private collection, this volume was preserved in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate, maintaining a flawless As New condition. The set features the hardcover book in a vibrant dust jacket and a sturdy, matching slipcase. The artwork, faithfully reproducing the Fantasy Press design, displays a retro-futuristic scene of a black spacecraft emitting flames near a cratered blue moon, set against a deep purple cosmos, with the title in bold green script. The First Edition Library was renowned for bibliophilic accuracy, publishing over 100 exact replicas of major literary works during the 1980s and 1990s. These facsimiles are precise recreations retaining every nuance of the original first editions, including identical typography, paper stock, binding, and even original typos. This edition recreates the 1951 Fantasy Press release, allowing collectors to experience the tactile feel of the rare original. Accompanying the book is the essential First Edition Library publisher's note, a bookmark that functions as a reference tool. The insert provides historical data on the book. It also features a biographical essay on Russell, detailing his British origins and contribution to the Golden Age of Science Fiction. This package offers both aesthetic beauty and historical insight.

Details

PublisherFirst Edition Library
CollectionFacsimile First Editions
Original Copyright1948
FormatFacsimile hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase
SignedNo
ConditionPristine / As New / Unread
ProvenanceSingle-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate
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