This issue of Startling Stories is a standout for collectors thanks to the presence of two notable authors in a single issue — the novel "The Dark Tower" by Wallace West, plus "The Woman from Altair" by Leigh Brackett, one of the most celebrated women writers in Golden Age science fiction. Brackett's work in particular has seen a surge of collector interest in recent years, as her contributions to pulp SF and later screenwriting (including The Empire Strikes Back) have been increasingly recognized and reappraised.

The front cover with retained colour vibrancy but wear including corner damage and creasing are present. The back cover shows toning and edge wear. The spine shows rolling, chipping at both ends.