BALMER, Edwin (1883-1959) and Philip WYLIE (1902-1971). When Worlds Collide [and] After Worlds Collide. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1933, 1934.
2 volumes, 8vo. When Worlds Collide in original full red cloth, front board and spine stamped in pale blue (some light offsetting to endleaves); original dust jacket (spine a bit sunned, some edgewear, some light soiling, marginal shallow chipping, a few short tears). After Worlds Collide in original full blue cloth, front board and spine stamped in gilt (minor rubbing to binding); original dust jacket (professional restoration at margins, jacket a bit toned, some light soiling, creasing).
FIRST EDITIONS, BOTH RARE IN DUST JACKET. When Worlds Collide, and the sequel, After Worlds Collide are primary titles of “disaster” science fiction. When Worlds Collide is the basis of the classic 1951 film starring Richard Derr and Barbara Rush, and produced by George Pal. Currey, pp. 562, 564.