Astounding Science Fiction July 1939 [Van Vogt, A.E.] [Asimov, Isaac] Science Fiction

Measures 6.5" x 9.5". Illustrated wraps, cover by Graves Gladney. Front cover detached, professionally restored with archival quality glue. Some rubbing and small losses to spine. Internally clean. A notable piece, including the first science fiction publication from A.E. van Vogt titled "Black Destroyer," and one of Asimov's earliest publications, "Trends." "The July 1939 issue is the one usually highlighted at the start of the Golden Age. The chief significance of this issue is that it introduced A.E. van Vogt and Isaac Asimov to Astounding." (The Time Machines, p. 111) Numerous other popular names joined soon after: Robert A. Heinlein in August, Theodore Sturgeon in September, and the beginning of the "Grey Lensman" serial by E.E. Smith in October.