OUT OF THE DEEPS. New York: Ballantine Books, [1953]. Octavo, boards. First U.S. edition. The author's fourth science fiction novel, the second using the John Wyndham pseudonym. Earth is invaded by beings from another planet who exist under conditions of enormous pressure in the deep sea. Issued earlier in Britain with textual differences as THE KRAKEN WAKES (1953). Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-412. A fine copy in fine dust jacket with 10 mm closed tear at top rear spine fold and hint of dust soiling to rear panel. Formerly, Author/editor/publisher Donald A. Wollheim's copy with his name rubber stamped on the rear free endpaper. A very attractive copy. (#155618).
Price: $500.00
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