Arkham House,1946
First Edition, First Printing Signed and Inscribed Fine condition book in a near fine dust jacket. SIGNED by Van Vogt “For Dirce Archer, This is the most popular story I ever wrote. all the best to you, A. E. Van Vogt”.
The Dystopian Novel, Slan, is a classic Golden Age golden age science fiction tale of rivalries between humans and mutants, originally serialized in Astounding in 1940. The story centers around mutant outcasts, most genetically bred originally to help humans, but then become a persecuted racial minority of super human beings with telepathic powers and super human strength.
The book is in fine condition, still maintaining the original sheen, with bright titles and decor to the spine. The book has sharp corners, one very tiny tip bump, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The end papers are in perfect condition and include the bold inscription SIGNED by Van Vogt “For Dirce Archer, This is the most popular story I ever wrote. all the best to you, A. E. Van Vogt”. . The interior pages are clean, bright and flat with no handling marks, no stains, no foxing, and no bent pages, appearing internally as unread!
The original unrestored dust jacket has some fading to the spine and some slight rubbing/toning. The jacket is not price clipped and has a stated price of $2.50.
A superb rare signed and inscribed copy of the landmark first book by this author.
