Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Heinlein, Robert A.. Sixth Column. Gnome Press, New York, 1949.
Price: US$178.37 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition first printing 1949. Book is a clean copy with lean. The boards are clean and sharp, with softened corners and light bumps to spine ends. The text block edges have very light toning, more pronounced to the top edge. The pages are crisp and clean, no creasing, spots, or tears. Feels very firmly bound and gently read. Book in very good condition. The jacket has rubs to fore-edges and corners. The front panel has bold colours to front panel, with heavy rubbing to the top edge. The spine has rubbing to the joint edge and wear to ends. There is minor rubs to the spine panel that is sunned. The rear panel is white and attractive. To the verso there are historic brown tape marks that at sometime previously was used as strengthening to the flaps and joints. Jacket grades good. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid copy of this classic Heinlein title, an uncommon title in the UK from the Earnshaw collection.
Seller: Durdles Books (IOBA) (PBFA), Birmingham, United Kingdom
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, cloth. Science fiction novel in which the U. S. is conquered by Asia and a small group of scientists plot to save the country. Tape ghosts to free end papers, spine ends a bit soft, light tide marks along upper edges, a very good copy in a very good dust jacket with a small 12 mm closed tear to lower front panel with mild crease, shelf wear with small tear at the upper left front corner and spine end, 11 mm closed tear at lower left corner at fold with mild shelf wear at the base of the spine panel, mild wear at corner tips. (28095)
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Heinlein, Robert A.. Sixth Column. Gnome Press, New York, 1949.
Price: US$345.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Near fine in a very good or better unclipped dust jacket. Jacket with very light wear to the extremities, mostly to the spine ends.
Seller: James Graham, Bookseller, ABAA, Palm Desert, CA, U.S.A.
Robert A. Heinlein. Sixth Column. Gnome, New York, NY, 1949.
Price: US$391.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Gnome Press, New York, 1949. Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Cartier, Edd (cover) (illustrator). Stated First Edition. Also known as "The Day After Tomorrow" Clean and Unmarked. Dust Jacket has some wear but is intact.
Seller: Jeanne D'Arc Books, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Heinlein, Robert A. Sixth Column: A science fiction novel of a strange intrigue. Gnome Press, 1949.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition. Stated first. DJ in mylar sleeve, shows very minor wear. Pages lightly tanned and clean.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Heinlein, Robert A.. Sixth Column. Gnome Press, 1949.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Previously serialized in Astounding Science Fiction, January - March of 1941. This is the first edition in book format. Black cloth with red titles and decoration, very good with light rubbing to edges, particularly to spine tips and fore-edge corners; lightly bumped spine tips. Spine square. Binding sound. Dust jacket scuffed, foxed to rear panel; protected in Mylar. Cover price $2.50. Bookplate at FFEP. Interior else clean, pages toned, text unmarked.
Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
Robert Heinlein. Sixth Column. Gnome Press, New York, 1949.
Price: US$425.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Near fine first edition(stated) of this great tale by Heinlein of the invasion of America by Asians. This copy is unmarked throughout but does show some light age toning. There is a previous owner's nameplate on the FEP. The jacket is not price clipped and is housed in a Brodart cover. There is some edgewear front and back panels of the jacket with a couple of small closed tears. There is a 1/4 inch chip to the bottom of the jacket spine. Overall a nice copy of a hard to find Heinlein.
Seller: BDC Books, Stratford, ON, Canada
Price: US$450.00 + shipping
Description: First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Originally published as a serial, under the pseudonym Anson MacDonald, in Astounding in 1941. Currey p. 234 Black cloth. Near fine in very good plus dust jacket (bumped at head of spine panel, some scuffs)
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Description: First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Originally published as a serial, under the pseudonym Anson MacDonald, in Astounding in 1941. Currey p. 234 Black cloth. Near fine in very good plus dust jacket (small nicks at folds)
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Heinlein, Robert. SIXTH COLUMN. Gnome Press, 1949.
Price: US$522.00 + shipping
Description: SIXTH COLUMN, Gnome Press, 1949, first edition, just about fine in vg+/near fine bright dust-wrapper with some slight wear. Very nice. The authors first published novel (MAGIC, INC. published a bit earlier was a novella) ironically published under one of his pseudonyms.
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Original black cloth, fine. Dust jacket is exceptional with only the faintest of wear to the extremities and spine folds, with slight fading to spine. Original price intact on front flap. Acetate cover over dust jacket. No writing, bookplates or anything to detract from the condition of the copy. Housed in a custom-made protective cloth slipcase. For the discriminating collector.
Seller: sonalsorises, los angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Description: First Printing. Octavo (21cm); black cloth, with titling and decorative elements stamped in red on spine and front cover; dustjacket; [8],9-256pp. Inscribed on the title page by dustjacket artist Edd Cartier to illustration artist Stephen Fabian: "To my friend Fabian / Edd Cartier." Faint trace of hand-soil to covers, spine ends gently nudged, with a few very faint moisture stains to upper front joint, base of spine, and lower front cover; contents are fresh and unaffected; Very Good+. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $2.50), showing modest wear to joints, flap folds, and extremities, with a few tiny tears, corresponding moisture stains to upper front joint, base of spine, and lower front cover, with some minor touch-up to the red at spine ends and front corners; Very Good. Heinlein's fifth book, an alternate history novel in which America's military strength is shattered, Washington, D.C. is destroyed, and the country is conquered and occupied by Asian invaders. An interesting association copy, connecting Edd Cartier (1914-2008) and Stephen Fabian (b.1930), both prominent sci-fi and fantasy illustration artists and World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award-winners.
Seller: Captain Ahab's Rare Books, ABAA, Stephenson, VA, U.S.A.
Heinlein, Robert A.. Sixth Column. Gnome Press, New York, 1949.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing with the words "FIRST EDITION" printed on the copyright page. An attractive First Issue dustjacket that has the publisher's $2.50 printed price present on the front flap. The book is in excellent condition and is bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's black cloth. The binding is tight with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy in collector's condition.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Price: US$2750.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Robert A. Heinlein on a laid in signature. A beautiful copy. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is vibrant in color with slight wear to the edges. The book is in fantastic shape and appears UNREAD. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb copy signed by the author. We buy SIGNED Heinlein First Editions.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Robert A. Heinlein. Sixth Column. Gnome Press, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1949.
Price: US$3000.00 + shipping
Description: Card SIGNED by Heinlein laid in. The jacket is as new. The book binding has light rubbing, shelf wear top and bottom of a faded spine. Pages, as usual, are tanned. All jackets in mylar wraps.
Seller: Copper Dragon Books, Cambria, CA, U.S.A.
Heinlein, Robert A.. SIXTH COLUMN .. Gnome Press, New York, 1949.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, cloth. First edition. Signed by Heinlein on the title page. America is conquered by Asia, and a small group of scientists plot to save the country. This novel was first published under Heinlein's pseudonym Anson MacDonald in Campbell's ASTOUNDING SCIENCE FICTION as a three-part serial, January-March, 1941. In 333. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 221. Bookplate of John E. Vetter affixed to the front paste-down. Faint, small tape ghosts, one at the top the other at the bottom, of each free endpaper, else a fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#162973)
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
ROBERT HEINLEIN. SIXTH COLUMN (SIGNED). Gnome Press, 1949.
Price: US$3595.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing Stunning, near fine book with a fine/near fine jacket, boldly signed and inscribed by Robert Heinlein on the front fly leaf “To Doctor Stephen R. Landon / All good wishes / Robert A. Heinlein”. Robert Heinlein signed very few books, other than his few limited editions. (Compare the rarity of his signature to others of his contemporaries such as Bradbury, Asimov or Clarke.) Thus all signed Heinlein books are considered extremely scarce. This typically fragile book is in near fine clean condition with black cloth boards, and bright unfaded titles on the spine and front board. The boards have sharp corners with one gentle tip bump and a bit of rubbing, otherwise no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The end papers are clean with no stains, no inscriptions, no bookstore stamps and no bookplates, however there is one owner name which is located such that it fall behind the front flap of the dust jacket (see images). Boldly signed and inscribed by Robert Heinlein on the front fly leaf “To Doctor Stephen R. Landon / All good wishes / Robert A. Heinlein”. The internal pages are clean, bright and flat with No stains, No writing, No age toning, No bent pages and No foxing. Beautiful clean book. Please see images. The stunning original fine/near fine dust jacket has No rips, No tears, No chips, and No ofoxing. Even the rear panel remains a bright white. The jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $2.50. A superb dust jacket showcasing the book beautifully! Please see detailed images. Exceedingly Scarce signed! Gnome Press books tend to not hold up well, with this one being a wonderful exception. A fantastic book in highly collectible condition with a vibrant, stunning dust jacket. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other important SciFi titles.
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.