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Cover of Driftglass

Driftglass

Samuel R. Delaney

First published 1971
Publisher Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Format Hardcover
Type Collection
Catalog ID 3381
Cover art David Wilcox
Pages 274
Price $1.49

  • First edition (unstated). The "Nelson Doubleday" imprint indicates an original publication by Doubleday for its book clubs.
  • Author is mistakenly credited as "Samuel R. Delaney" on both the title page and the spine of the book. It is correctly given on the dustjacket.
  • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
  • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for July 1971.
  • No printed price. No stated date of publication. Both are from the SFBC announcement flyer for the July 1971 club selections (PV2).
  • "3381" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
  • First printing has gutter code "24M" [verified] on page 273, indicates a printing in June 1971.
  • "Jacket illustration by David Wilcox" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket. The artwork has a single initial W.
  • First printing has dark green boards with ivory lettering