Startling Stories Pulp Magazine Volume 29, Number 1 February 1953 FN/VF

Startling Stories Pulp Magazine February 1953 


Volume 29, Number 1

9 by 6½ inches

Fine to Very Fine condition

Cover by Virgil Finley

The shipping charge includes insurance

Fiction:
   Potential Zero by John Bloodstone
   Root of Evil by Edward Wellen
   The Bridge by S. J. Byrne
   Quarterback Sneak by T. P.Caravan
   She Was Sitting in the Dark by Richard Dorot
   Optical Illusion by Mack Reynolds

Features:
   People Who Write
   Editorial

Fine to Very Fine Condition
Above-average copy that shows minor wear but is flat and clean with good eye appeal. Overall look is as if read a few times and handled with moderate care. Some accumulation of bindery or printing flaws allowed. Corners may have blunting, cover inks may be less bright or have reduced reflectivity, spine may have a minor roll with a possible 1/4" split or color break, staples may have minor discoloration, and pages can be tannish but fairly supple. Minor cover soiling and staple tears allowed. Cover may have minor surface wear with minor to moderate cover creases and frayed edges.  No pieces missing.  May have small amount of writing on the cover or front pages.