The Dreaming Jewels (Signed)
New York: Greenberg: Publisher, (1950). First Edition. Cloth over boards. Octavo. [ii], 217 pages.
Influential science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon's first novel. The story involves intelligent, non-human life forms in the form of crystals, which are the linchpin of an evil carnival-owning scientist’s apocalyptic scheme, which only young Horty can foil with his unique connection to these powerful jewels. Later reissued under the title "The Synthetic Man."
Inscribed and signed by Sturgeon on front free endpaper. Original publisher review/referral card laid in.
Ref. CURREY p. 471.
Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Bound in blue cloth over boards. Slight fading toward top and bottom board edges. Jacket has minor edge wear and light rubs, with no significant loss. A lovely copy, signed by Sturgeon.
Item #1621
Price: $300