Pat Franck - Alas Babylon - 1959
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Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank is a first American edition (1959) published by J. B. Lippincott Company, in hardcover with 342 pages, in English, and in very good condition with the original dust jacket.
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ALAS, BABYLON — Pat Frank (1959) — Genuine First Edition with original dust jacket
Rare original copy of Pat Frank's mythical post-apocalyptic novel, published in 1959 by J. B. Lippincott Company.
Today regarded as one of the foundational novels of the modern post-nuclear genre, Alas, Babylon is a cult work of the Cold War, highly sought after by collectors of vintage science fiction and twentieth-century American literature.
Genuine First Edition mentioned on the copyright page
Original dust jacket preserved with the original price "$3.50"
Original American edition of 1959
Interior remarkably clean for its age
Solid binding
No library markings visible
The copy shows a beautiful vintage patina with a few natural wear marks on the dust jacket and the top of the spine, consistent with a volume over 65 years old, which enhances its authenticity and collectible charm.
Iconic piece of atomic-age aesthetics and Cold War survival literature.
Very difficult to find today in such complete condition with its original dust jacket intact.
Ideal for:
* vintage science-fiction collector,
* enthusiast of American first editions,
* history lover of the Cold War,
* high-end library décor / vintage cabinet.
A cult work that has influenced several generations of modern post-apocalyptic narratives.
ALAS, BABYLON — Pat Frank (1959) — Genuine First Edition with original dust jacket
Rare original copy of Pat Frank's mythical post-apocalyptic novel, published in 1959 by J. B. Lippincott Company.
Today regarded as one of the foundational novels of the modern post-nuclear genre, Alas, Babylon is a cult work of the Cold War, highly sought after by collectors of vintage science fiction and twentieth-century American literature.
Genuine First Edition mentioned on the copyright page
Original dust jacket preserved with the original price "$3.50"
Original American edition of 1959
Interior remarkably clean for its age
Solid binding
No library markings visible
The copy shows a beautiful vintage patina with a few natural wear marks on the dust jacket and the top of the spine, consistent with a volume over 65 years old, which enhances its authenticity and collectible charm.
Iconic piece of atomic-age aesthetics and Cold War survival literature.
Very difficult to find today in such complete condition with its original dust jacket intact.
Ideal for:
* vintage science-fiction collector,
* enthusiast of American first editions,
* history lover of the Cold War,
* high-end library décor / vintage cabinet.
A cult work that has influenced several generations of modern post-apocalyptic narratives.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Science fiction and fantasy
Book title
Alas Babylon
Author/ Illustrator
Pat Franck
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1959
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
J. B. Lippincott Company.
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
342
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