Morison (Frank, pseud. Albert Henry Ross) Sunset
£225
London, Faber, 1932.
First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 7/6.
A very good first edition of an intriguing sci-fi title with Christian apologetical overtones.
In stock
Book itself in very good condition; jacket with small chip to head of spine and very minor abrasive (insect?) damage to lower panel, but overall very good.
Jacket artwork by A.E. Taylor.
Reginald, Science fiction and fantasy literature.
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