I am seriously tempted to read the story to find out what the illustration is about, I don’t think I have ever read anything by Sam Merwin.
I have read some of the other authors; Poul Anderson, Clyde Woodruff, Algis Budrys, James Gunn, Arthur Porges, Robert A Madle and Winston Markes.
On sale in my shop at £5.00
Dynamic Science Fiction – January 1954
Contributions by As you can see from the illustration – a reading copy with contributions from St.Reynard, Costello, Petaja, Hickey, Jarvis and Blade.
By post in UK £7.50
This is what I have a pulp with no cover but notice the article by Arthur C Clarke “We can rocket to the Moon – Now”, then notice the date, 1939. I have searched out the original cover and have attached a copy to the book.
It is items like this that present a problem of pricing. I have found three copies offered for sale at £82, £102 and £123, there could well be others out there. The text and the rest of the book is tight and in good condition, but with no front cover. I have found out what the cover looks like. other authors are John Beynon, Coutts Brisbane, Frank Edward Arnold, David H Heller, Maurice G Hugh and Geo. C Wallis, all I admit I have not read. So, what is it worth. In trying to find a mention of this article (unsuccessfully) I came across a fascinating article about Arthur and his friends, Arthur was 20 at the time. https://www.airspacemag.com/space/hms-moon-rocket-3143/ showing how advanced some were thinking at the time.
Tales of Wonder No. 7 Summer 1939
A rare UK pulp, a complete book with repro cover. By post to a UK address £10
I have only just started cataloguing my Galaxy Digests and am impressed with the cover art for the period I started with. All issues are available for £2.50 (or less if damaged)