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C.L. Moore~Northwest of Earth 1954 First Edition Gnome Press/ VG in VG dj

by C L Moore

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First edition

NORTHWEST OF EARTH Author: C.L. Moore (Catherine Lucille Moore) Title: NORTHWEST OF EARTH Publication: New York: Gnome Press, Inc.1954 Edition: First Edition 8vo; 212pp; publisher's green cloth over boards; titled on spine in red; first edition; dustjacket. A collection of the author's early stories. The first 2 stories involve her character 'Jirel of Joiry' whose creation was based upon the influence of Robert E. Howard's sword and sorcery themes. The balance of stories involve her characters 'Northwest Smith' and 'Yarol', adventures and somewhat sympathetic scoundrels of the far future. Bleiler p370. Rubbing to spine ends and corners, bookplate of former owner on front pastedown. Dustjacket unclipped with rub marks to panels and slight toning to back panel. A very good copy in a very good dustjacket.

  • Publisher: Gnome Press
  • Year: 1954
  • Condition: Very Good

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