Originally published as a serial in Astounding Science-Fiction in 1938, Jack Williamson’s The Legion of Time is a foundational masterpiece of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. This 1952 Fantasy Press edition marks the first time this influential "time war" narrative appeared in book form, paired with the shorter work After World’s End. Williamson’s exploration of "probability worlds"—the utopian Jonbar versus the nightmare Gyronchi—pioneered the concept of a "Jonbar Hinge," a single historical event that can alter the course of humanity. For collectors of mid-century speculative fiction, this volume is an essential piece of genre history.
Title: The Legion of Time (includes After World's End)
Author: Jack Williamson
Edition: First Edition, First Printing (Stated)
Publisher: Fantasy Press, Reading, PA (1952)
Binding: Original teal (blue-green) cloth boards with gilt-stamped lettering and rules on the spine.
Dust Jacket: Original jacket featuring cover art by Richard Angerman, unclipped with the original $3.00 price intact on the front flap.
Condition: Very Good + / Near Fine. The book remains crisp and structurally sound with sharp corners and no internal markings, although there is some minor staining to the back board. The dust jacket is exceptionally clean with minimal shelf wear.
Points of Issue: The gilt lettering on the spine exhibits common age-related fading but remains legible. Critically, the foil is stable with no signs of chipping or flaking.
This copy of The Legion of Time is a standout for the The Quill and Parchment inventory due to its superior structural integrity. While many Fantasy Press titles suffer from heavy sun-fading on the jacket spine or brittle cloth at the head and foot, this specimen remains bright and firm. The faded gilt is a typical characteristic of the metallic foil used by the publisher in the early 1950s, making this an ideal addition for a collector who prioritizes the preservation of the dust jacket and the overall "tightness" of the binding.
Originally published as a serial in Astounding Science-Fiction in 1938, Jack Williamson’s The Legion of Time is a foundational masterpiece of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. This 1952 Fantasy Press edition marks the first time this influential "time war" narrative appeared in book form, paired with the shorter work After World’s End. Williamson’s exploration of "probability worlds"—the utopian Jonbar versus the nightmare Gyronchi—pioneered the concept of a "Jonbar Hinge," a single historical event that can alter the course of humanity. For collectors of mid-century speculative fiction, this volume is an essential piece of genre history.
Title: The Legion of Time (includes After World's End)
Author: Jack Williamson
Edition: First Edition, First Printing (Stated)
Publisher: Fantasy Press, Reading, PA (1952)
Binding: Original teal (blue-green) cloth boards with gilt-stamped lettering and rules on the spine.
Dust Jacket: Original jacket featuring cover art by Richard Angerman, unclipped with the original $3.00 price intact on the front flap.
Condition: Very Good + / Near Fine. The book remains crisp and structurally sound with sharp corners and no internal markings, although there is some minor staining to the back board. The dust jacket is exceptionally clean with minimal shelf wear.
Points of Issue: The gilt lettering on the spine exhibits common age-related fading but remains legible. Critically, the foil is stable with no signs of chipping or flaking.
This copy of The Legion of Time is a standout for the The Quill and Parchment inventory due to its superior structural integrity. While many Fantasy Press titles suffer from heavy sun-fading on the jacket spine or brittle cloth at the head and foot, this specimen remains bright and firm. The faded gilt is a typical characteristic of the metallic foil used by the publisher in the early 1950s, making this an ideal addition for a collector who prioritizes the preservation of the dust jacket and the overall "tightness" of the binding.
