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HERBERT, Frank (1920-1986). Original Typescript for His Nov...
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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HERBERT, Frank (1920-1986). Original Typescript for His Novel, ?The Heaven Makers". [N.p.], April 15, 1968. 4to. Approximately 11 x 8 ?" on plain white typing paper. [?1-1"] ? ?1-106", ?2-1" ? ?2-121" pp. Rectos only. In the original red brad-bound wrappers, with typewritten labels on front (?'The Heaven Makers' by Frank Herbert") and on inner front wrapper (?'The Heaven Makers' ? from April and May, 1967 issues of ?Amazing Stories' ? published by Ultimate Publishing Co, Inc, Box 175, Portchester, New York. Sol Cohen, Editor and Publisher.") Minor rubbing. Fine.A SCARCE ORIGINAL TYPESCRIPT BY THE AUTHOR OF THE FAMED ?DUNE" SERIES, WITH OCCASIONAL MANUSCRIPT CORRECTIONS. It originally appeared in two installments for Amazing Stories magazine, hence the unusual pagination. This novel, about Earth being watched and manipulated by aliens for their pleasure, was published three years after the first Dune book (it appeared in serial form two years after Dune).Measurements: 11"L x 9"W x 2"H.
