Theodore Sturgeon — E Pluribus Unicorn

New York, Abelard Press, 1953 . First edition. Cloth. An exceptional example of the first edition of this collection of thirteen science fiction short stories by American author Theodore Sturgeon, in the original dust wrapper. The first edition, first printing. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. A collection of thirteen short stories from American fantasy, science fiction, and horror author Theodore Sturgeon. Including the tale 'The World Well Lost',  remarkable for its sensitive treatment of homosexuality which was unusual for science fiction published at that time, and is now regarded as a milestone in science fiction's portrayal of homosexuality. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Edgewear to dust wrapper back strip head and tail, with handling marks to rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.