John W. Campbell's THE BLACK STAR PASSES, a Vintage 1972 Science Fiction Paperback. Printed by ACE. 2nd ACE Printing. This copy is in Very Good condition. It has some shelving wear on the covers, a small scratch on the back cover near the spine, and page yellowing consistent with its age. Please refer to the images for more detail.
JOHN W. CAMPBELL
     At his death in 1971, he had served more than thirty years as editor of Analog, science fiction's leading magazine. His fame as the editor who brought about the "golden Age of Science Fiction" in the 1930s and 1940s overshadowed the great reputation he had made as one of the leading writers in the field.

THE BLACK STAR PASSES 
     Humanity against the men from the invisible sun...
     Here is one of John Campbell's first and most famous novels - a classic of science fiction from the great years!