Analog Science Fiction August 1977 - 1st Appearance of Ender's Game - NO LABEL

$215 · Offered by eBay

Up for sale is a highly collectible, premier issue of Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact from August 1977 (Vol. XCVII, No. 8). This historic issue features the absolute first appearance of "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card in its original novelette form, predating the iconic 1985 novel by eight years. The striking cover art is illustrated by legendary genre artist Frank Kelly Freas for Robert Lynn Asprin's Cold Cash War. Condition Details: This copy is a newsstand edition in excellent vintage condition, easily grading in the Very Good+ to Near Fine range. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the condition for yourself. • No Mailing Label: Highly desirable newsstand copy with a completely clean front cover (no subscription postal address labels or ink stamps). • Structure: Crisp, flat, and tight. The spine is square and solid with minimal edge rubbing. No major creasing or splits. • Odor-Free: Completely clean and odorless. It has been carefully stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment and has absolutely none of the musty or damp odors common with vintage pulp magazines. • Cover & Pages: Front and back covers retain bright, vibrant coloration with minimal surface wear. Interior pages are clean and intact with standard, uniform age-toning.

• Year: 1977
• Condition: Very Good

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