Astounding Science Fiction - May 1942 - Asimov - Foundation

Astounding Science Fiction - May 1942 - Asimov - Foundation - First Foundation story

The first story in the Foundation series which spanned 12 issues over almost a decade in Astounding Science Fiction before being published as a standalone novel in 1951. The first edition novels sell for thousands of dollars, but few realize they were simply republished stories from Astounding which all started with this issue.

Condition: Very Good (please email for additional pictures)

Bright cover, small chip to top of cover at spine, minor spine wear at bottom, minor creasing on cover middle. See pictures for additional details.

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