THIS FORTRESS WORLD. New York: Gnome Press Inc., [1955]. Octavo, cloth-backed boards. First edition, first binding. Religious dystopia. A space opera that pits its young protagonist against a repressive future religion. The author's first solo book, preceded by a collaboration with Jack Williamson. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 255. Text block tanned, else a fine copy in very good dust jacket with light wear at spine ends, several closed tears at edges, and some general dust soiling. (#149210).
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