Spykos 4 by Peter Dagmar (Digit Books) 1962 First Edition

Title: Spykos 4: Strange Life-Forms on Unexplored Planets Author: Peter Dagmar (Pseudonym of Frank J. Pinchin) Publisher: Digit Books (Brown, Watson Ltd., London) Publication Date: 1962 (First Edition) Format: Vintage Mass Market Paperback ISBN: Pre-ISBN Era (Catalog Number: R609 / Original Cover Price: 2'6)

Description & Condition Details A scarce 1962 British Digit Books pulp science fiction original, Spykos 4, written by Peter Dagmar. Features classic mid-century atomic/space-age front cover artwork.

Synopsis: Life in the City of Lynos on the planet Doros was calm and steady, but the planets of Spykos were gradually being explored and populated. Kyris travels across the space-fleets, searching for alien life-forms, navigating living-thing electronic transfers, and uncovering the mysteries of unexplored worlds before time runs out on Doros.

Condition & Wear Report (Heavy Wear / Fair-to-Good Vintage Grade):

• Spine Damage: Heavy structural wear along the spine fold, with extensive peeling, fraying, and clear cellotape/adhesive repair applied along the spine edge to reinforce the binding.

• Covers: Corner bumping, edge wear, surface scuffing, and paper creasing on front and rear panels. The blue rear cover exhibits surface marks, edge rubbing, and age-soiling.

• Pages & Edges: Deep age-tanning/browning to the text block edges and pulp paper pages, typical for early 1960s British paperbacks.

• Binding & Markings: Pages remain attached, though binding shows visible aging and stress. 

Item Specifications

• Format: Vintage Mass Market Paperback

• Dimensions: Approx. 10.8 cm x 17.5 cm x 1.1 cm

• Weight: Approx. 115 grams (0.115 kg)

Note to Buyer: Photos show the exact item offered for sale. This is a pre-ISBN 1962 vintage reading copy with severe spine repair/wear. Please review all images carefully for detailed condition.