Ace Sci-Fi Paperback (1959): Ring Around the Sun by Clifford D. Simak (D-339)
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Title: Ring Around the Sun
Author: Clifford D. Simak
Publisher: Ace Books, Inc.
Publication Year: 1959 (Second Printing)
Format: Vintage Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: None (Pre-dates standard ISBN assignments; listed under Ace Catalog Number D-339)
A genuine 1959 Ace paperback printing (D-339) of Clifford D. Simak's classic parallel-worlds sci-fi novel, featuring cover art by Ed Valigursky.
Synopsis: When indestructible consumer goodsnever-ending lightbulbs, cars that last forever, eternal razor bladessuddenly flood the market, Earth's economy faces collapse. Writer Jay Vickers uncovers a staggering truth: these items are coming from a parallel Earth co-existing alongside our own.
Condition & Wear Report:
General Grade: Acceptable / Fair Vintage Condition.
Covers: Displays notable creasing across the top right front cover, visible edge wear, corner chipping, and surface rubbing along the edges.
Spine: Intact, but shows clear surface paper loss, peeling, and heavy rubbing/chafing along the vertical spine hinges.
Page Block & Interior: Pages are complete with uniform vintage age-toning (1950s newsprint).
Flaws / Inscriptions: Minor pen/ink marks penned near the upper margin of the first interior story page (as pictured); shelf wear and fraying along cover extremities.
Format: Vintage Mass Market Paperback
Dimensions: Approx. 10.7 cm x 16.5 cm x 1.0 cm
Weight: Approx. 95 grams (0.095 kg)
Note to Buyer: Photos show the exact book offered. Please review all images carefully for close-ups of spine wear, front cover creasing, and interior page ink marks before purchasing.