by A.E. Van Vogt
Pristine, unread copy of The Weapon Makers by A.E. van Vogt, by The First Edition Library, part of their Facsimile First Editions series. The book, housed in its original fine grey slipcase, replicates the 1947 hardcover first edition with striking fidelity. The cover design features bold black and orange geometric art: a stylized Earth, Saturn-like planets, and towering futuristic weapons and structures, typical of mid-20th century science fiction aesthetics. The title, The Weapon Makers, and author credit appear in sharp, vintage-style fonts at the base of the design. The matching dust jacket reproduces the original's visual layout and color scheme exactly This copy is from a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a stable, dry climate. It is in as new condition, with the dust jacket and slipcase both immaculate. Also included is the original publisher's bookmark/note card, provided by the First Edition Library. The card details the book's original 1947 publication by Fantasy Press, noting its significance in van Vogt's Isher series. It includes a short essay on the author and his importance in Golden Age science fiction, the context of the novel's release, and bibliographic notes on the original edition Published in the 1980s-1990s, these facsimiles are highly accurate, down to original typos, and double as reference works. This is an excellent collector-grade reproduction of a science fiction classic, preserved in flawless condition
| Publisher | First Edition Library |
| Collection | Facsimile First Editions |
| Original Copyright | 1947 |
| Format | Facsimile hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase |
| Signed | No |
| Condition | Pristine / As New / Unread |
| Provenance | Single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate |