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Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Reading Copy. Vol. LXII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Martinez ("Common Phenomena"). Includes "We Have Fed Our Sea" (pt. 2 of 2) by Poul Anderson; "Foghead" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "Harvest Time" (novelette) by Jamese H. Schmitz; "The Quarry" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Interview" by Daniel Luzon Morris; "Basic Agreement" by Avis Pabel. Article: "The Evolution of the Stars" by Alistair Cameron. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: I Know What You Say. . ."; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, and van Dongen. Cover nearly half loose from front hinge ends; stress; rear cover has been wet and was rubbed at time. Reading copy.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Good. Vol. LXII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Martinez ("Common Phenomena"). Includes "We Have Fed Our Sea" (pt. 2 of 2) by Poul Anderson; "Foghead" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "Harvest Time" (novelette) by Jamese H. Schmitz; "The Quarry" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Interview" by Daniel Luzon Morris; "Basic Agreement" by Avis Pabel. Article: "The Evolution of the Stars" by Alistair Cameron. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: I Know What You Say. . ."; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, and van Dongen. Cover taped mended; tape ghosts top spine; tanning.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Good to Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Kelly Freas for "Whoever You Are" by Winston P. Sanders [Poul Anderson]. Includes "Now Inhale" by Eric Frank Russell; "Seat a Thief" by H. C. Elliott; "The Sieve" by Christopher Anvil; "The Catch" by Gordon R. Dickson; "The Pirates of Ersatz" (pt. 3 of 3) by Murray Leinster. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Holes" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr and Summers. Cover glued on at hinge; spine tears at ends with heavy edgewear; tanning.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Good to Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 5. Cover is by Freas for "But, I Don't Think" (novelette) by Randall Garrett. Includes "Broken Tool" by Theodore L. Thomas; "Straw" by Algis Budrys; "Leverage" by Christopher Anvil; "Vanishing Point" by C. C. Beck; "Dorsai!" (pt. 3 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "The Unartificial Elements" by Isaac Asimov. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: 'We Need a Heuristic. . ." by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "the Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr, and van Dongen. Edgewear; spine corner wear with 1.5" separation at lower spine; a couple of slight creases; rubbing; date-stamped on rear cover.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Kelly Freas for "Whoever You Are" by Winston P. Sanders [Poul Anderson]. Includes "Now Inhale" by Eric Frank Russell; "Seat a Thief" by H. C. Elliott; "The Sieve" by Christopher Anvil; "The Catch" by Gordon R. Dickson; "The Pirates of Ersatz" (pt. 3 of 3) by Murray Leinster. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Holes" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr and Summers. Creasing; short tear at mid front foredge; small, old tape bits on front; tanning; a little soiling; tears at spine ends.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Kelly Freas for "Whoever You Are" by Winston P. Sanders [Poul Anderson]. Includes "Now Inhale" by Eric Frank Russell; "Seat a Thief" by H. C. Elliott; "The Sieve" by Christopher Anvil; "The Catch" by Gordon R. Dickson; "The Pirates of Ersatz" (pt. 3 of 3) by Murray Leinster. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Holes" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr and Summers. Spine taped.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Van Dongen for "Dorsai" (pt. 1 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Includes "Cum Grano Sallis" (novelette) by David Gordon [Randall Garrett]; "Operation Haystack" (novelette) by Frank Herbert; "Hex" (novelette) by Larry M. Harris [Laurence Janifer]; "We Didn't Do Anything Wrong, Hardly" by Roger Kuykendall; "History Repeats" by George O. Smith; "Disturbing Sun" by Philip Latham [Robert S. Richardson]. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Mr. Newton's Wonderful Discovery" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, Martinez, Summers and van Dongen. Stained at lower end and lower foredge corner, which was bumped with chips; upper foredge corner also has chips; tanning; old price on cover in pen; edge, corrner and spine ends wear.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "Cat and Mouse" (novelette) by Ralph Williams. Includes "Transfusion" (novelette) by Chad Oliver; "All Day September" by Roger Kuykendall; "Unborn Tomorrow" by Mack Reynolds; "Dorsai!" (pt. 2 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Science Is a Menace" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas and van Dongen. Creasing; tanning; soiling.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. LXII, No. 5. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Xmas cover art by Freas. Includes "To Run the Rim" (novelette) by A. Bertram Chandler; "Robin Hood's Barn" (novelette) by Poul Anderson; "Deadlock" (novelette) by Robert and Barbara Silverberg; "By New Hearth Fires" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Seedling" by Charles V. de Vet; "Study in Still Life" by Eric Frank Russell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: We Must Study Psi" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr, Summers and van Dongen. Lower hinges glue-mended; wear at upper spine with short tears; rear cover scar; tanning.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Van Dongen for "Dorsai" (pt. 1 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Includes "Cum Grano Sallis" (novelette) by David Gordon [Randall Garrett]; "Operation Haystack" (novelette) by Frank Herbert; "Hex" (novelette) by Larry M. Harris [Laurence Janifer]; "We Didn't Do Anything Wrong, Hardly" by Roger Kuykendall; "History Repeats" by George O. Smith; "Disturbing Sun" by Philip Latham [Robert S. Richardson]. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Mr. Newton's Wonderful Discovery" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, Martinez, Summers and van Dongen. A little creasing; small stain at lower rear spine edge with adhesions; minor wet at upper front edge.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good-. Vol. LXIII, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Van Dongen for "Dorsai" (pt. 1 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Includes "Cum Grano Sallis" (novelette) by David Gordon [Randall Garrett]; "Operation Haystack" (novelette) by Frank Herbert; "Hex" (novelette) by Larry M. Harris [Laurence Janifer]; "We Didn't Do Anything Wrong, Hardly" by Roger Kuykendall; "History Repeats" by George O. Smith; "Disturbing Sun" by Philip Latham [Robert S. Richardson]. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Mr. Newton's Wonderful Discovery" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, Martinez, Summers and van Dongen. Short tear at lower front hinge; edgewear; stress; tanning.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good-. Vol. XLVII, No. 5. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers illustrating "The End of the Line" (novelette) by James H. Schmitz. Includes "The Greatest Invention" (novelette) by Jack Williamson; "Feedback" by Katherine MacLean; "Windfall" by Catherine C. de Camp; "The Error of Their Ways" by Gordon R. Dickson; "For Those Who Follow After" by Dean McLaughlin. Article: "The Care and Feeding of Mad Scientists" by L. Sprague de Camp. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Evolution" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Books Reviews"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, Orban and Rogers. Tanning; edge and corner nicks and wear; wet spot; tearsw with losses at spine ends.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good-. Vol. LXII, No. 5. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Xmas cover art by Freas. Includes "To Run the Rim" (novelette) by A. Bertram Chandler; "Robin Hood's Barn" (novelette) by Poul Anderson; "Deadlock" (novelette) by Robert and Barbara Silverberg; "By New Hearth Fires" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Seedling" by Charles V. de Vet; "Study in Still Life" by Eric Frank Russell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: We Must Study Psi" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr, Summers and van Dongen. Creasing; edge and corner wear; short tears at spine ends; tanning.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good-. Vol. LXII, No. 5. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Xmas cover art by Freas. Includes "To Run the Rim" (novelette) by A. Bertram Chandler; "Robin Hood's Barn" (novelette) by Poul Anderson; "Deadlock" (novelette) by Robert and Barbara Silverberg; "By New Hearth Fires" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Seedling" by Charles V. de Vet; "Study in Still Life" by Eric Frank Russell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: We Must Study Psi" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr, Summers and van Dongen. Tape at spine head and ghost at heel; edge and corner wear; staple poke to cover; small horsehead stamp on first page.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good-. Vol. XLVII, No. 5. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers illustrating "The End of the Line" (novelette) by James H. Schmitz. Includes "The Greatest Invention" (novelette) by Jack Williamson; "Feedback" by Katherine MacLean; "Windfall" by Catherine C. de Camp; "The Error of Their Ways" by Gordon R. Dickson; "For Those Who Follow After" by Dean McLaughlin. Article: "The Care and Feeding of Mad Scientists" by L. Sprague de Camp. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Evolution" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Books Reviews"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, Orban and Rogers. Tanning; about 3/4" loss at spine head; creasing; minor loss at heel; minor soiling.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good-. Vol. LXII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Martinez ("Common Phenomena"). Includes "We Have Fed Our Sea" (pt. 2 of 2) by Poul Anderson; "Foghead" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "Harvest Time" (novelette) by Jamese H. Schmitz; "The Quarry" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Interview" by Daniel Luzon Morris; "Basic Agreement" by Avis Pabel. Article: "The Evolution of the Stars" by Alistair Cameron. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: I Know What You Say. . ."; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, and van Dongen. Tanning; hinge tears at heel.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. LXIII, No. 5. Cover is by Freas for "But, I Don't Think" (novelette) by Randall Garrett. Includes "Broken Tool" by Theodore L. Thomas; "Straw" by Algis Budrys; "Leverage" by Christopher Anvil; "Vanishing Point" by C. C. Beck; "Dorsai!" (pt. 3 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "The Unartificial Elements" by Isaac Asimov. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: 'We Need a Heuristic. . ." by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "the Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr, and van Dongen. Rubbing; creasing; tanning; minor tear at spine heel.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. LXIII, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "Cat and Mouse" (novelette) by Ralph Williams. Includes "Transfusion" (novelette) by Chad Oliver; "All Day September" by Roger Kuykendall; "Unborn Tomorrow" by Mack Reynolds; "Dorsai!" (pt. 2 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Science Is a Menace" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas and van Dongen. Creasing; tanning; rubbing.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. LXII, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "A Bicycle Built for Brew" by Poul Anderson. Includes "Stimulus" (novelette) by Andrew Salmond; "Unhuman Sacrifice" (novelette) by Katherine MacLean; "Goliath and the Beanstalk" by Christopher Anvil; "Gifts" by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "Our Lonely Planet" by Isaac Asimov. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Overcompensation"; "The Analytical laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Schoenherr, and van Dongen. Cover creased.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. LXII, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "A Bicycle Built for Brew" by Poul Anderson. Includes "Stimulus" (novelette) by Andrew Salmond; "Unhuman Sacrifice" (novelette) by Katherine MacLean; "Goliath and the Beanstalk" by Christopher Anvil; "Gifts" by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "Our Lonely Planet" by Isaac Asimov. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Overcompensation"; "The Analytical laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Schoenherr, and van Dongen. Small tear at lower front hinge; creasing; edge and corner wear.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. LXIII, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "Cat and Mouse" (novelette) by Ralph Williams. Includes "Transfusion" (novelette) by Chad Oliver; "All Day September" by Roger Kuykendall; "Unborn Tomorrow" by Mack Reynolds; "Dorsai!" (pt. 2 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Science Is a Menace" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas and van Dongen. Edgewear; mild creasing; tanning; text block not quite square.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. XLVI, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Miller for "I Tell You Three Times" (novelette) by Raymond F. Jones. Includes "Assignment in the Unknown" (novelette) by Frank Quattrocchi; "Hideaway" (novelette) by F. L. Wallace; "Historical Note" by Murray Leinster; "Franchise" by Kris Neville; "The Friendly Man" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Fair Prey" by J. D. Lucey. Article: "As Quick As A Thought" by Edmund C. Berkeley. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Nonsecret" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Book Reviews"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, Miller and Orban. Creasing; tanning; edge and corner nicks and wear; minor loss at upper edge of rear cover.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. LXII, No. 5. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Xmas cover art by Freas. Includes "To Run the Rim" (novelette) by A. Bertram Chandler; "Robin Hood's Barn" (novelette) by Poul Anderson; "Deadlock" (novelette) by Robert and Barbara Silverberg; "By New Hearth Fires" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Seedling" by Charles V. de Vet; "Study in Still Life" by Eric Frank Russell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: We Must Study Psi" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr, Summers and van Dongen. Staple wear thru with small tears; edge bumps, nicks and small tears; minor creasing; mild tanning.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good+. Vol. LXIII, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "Cat and Mouse" (novelette) by Ralph Williams. Includes "Transfusion" (novelette) by Chad Oliver; "All Day September" by Roger Kuykendall; "Unborn Tomorrow" by Mack Reynolds; "Dorsai!" (pt. 2 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Science Is a Menace" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas and van Dongen. Edge wear; tanning; minor rubbing and soiling.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. LXII, No. 1. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Martinez ("Common Phenomena"). Includes "We Have Fed Our Sea" (pt. 2 of 2) by Poul Anderson; "Foghead" (novelette) by Christopher Anvil; "Harvest Time" (novelette) by Jamese H. Schmitz; "The Quarry" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Interview" by Daniel Luzon Morris; "Basic Agreement" by Avis Pabel. Article: "The Evolution of the Stars" by Alistair Cameron. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: I Know What You Say. . ."; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, and van Dongen. Tanning; a little creasing; a little rubbing or soiling of rear.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. XLVI, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Miller for "I Tell You Three Times" (novelette) by Raymond F. Jones. Includes "Assignment in the Unknown" (novelette) by Frank Quattrocchi; "Hideaway" (novelette) by F. L. Wallace; "Historical Note" by Murray Leinster; "Franchise" by Kris Neville; "The Friendly Man" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Fair Prey" by J. D. Lucey. Article: "As Quick As A Thought" by Edmund C. Berkeley. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Nonsecret" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Book Reviews"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, Miller and Orban. Tanning; tear at spine heel with small loss; creasing.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Very Good. Vol. XLVI, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Miller for "I Tell You Three Times" (novelette) by Raymond F. Jones. Includes "Assignment in the Unknown" (novelette) by Frank Quattrocchi; "Hideaway" (novelette) by F. L. Wallace; "Historical Note" by Murray Leinster; "Franchise" by Kris Neville; "The Friendly Man" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Fair Prey" by J. D. Lucey. Article: "As Quick As A Thought" by Edmund C. Berkeley. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Nonsecret" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Book Reviews"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, Miller and Orban. Spine has been partially glue repaired with small pieces missing; tanning; dealer's mark.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good+. Vol. LXII, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by van Dongen for "A Bicycle Built for Brew" by Poul Anderson. Includes "Stimulus" (novelette) by Andrew Salmond; "Unhuman Sacrifice" (novelette) by Katherine MacLean; "Goliath and the Beanstalk" by Christopher Anvil; "Gifts" by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "Our Lonely Planet" by Isaac Asimov. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Overcompensation"; "The Analytical laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Schoenherr, and van Dongen.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good+. Vol. LXIII, No. 5. Cover is by Freas for "But, I Don't Think" (novelette) by Randall Garrett. Includes "Broken Tool" by Theodore L. Thomas; "Straw" by Algis Budrys; "Leverage" by Christopher Anvil; "Vanishing Point" by C. C. Beck; "Dorsai!" (pt. 3 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson. Article: "The Unartificial Elements" by Isaac Asimov. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: 'We Need a Heuristic. . ." by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "the Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas, Martinez, Schoenherr, and van Dongen. Faint cip rings; mild tanning and rubbing.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condición: Very Good+. Vol. LXI, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover is by van Dongen for "Close to Critical" (pt. 1 of 3) by Hal Clement; Includes "Special Feature" (novelette) by Charles V. de Vet; "The Question" by Gordon R. Dickson; "You Take the High Road" by Frank Herbert; "Fool Killer" by Stanley Mullen; "One-Eye" by John Rackham. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's page: Research is Antisocial" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Labnoratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Freas, Nartinez, Wallman and Van Dongen. Tanning; edgewear; mild creasing.