A Heinlein Trio

Overview:

  • Title: A Heinlein Trio
  • Author: Robert A. Heinlein
  • Year: 1980
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $4.98
  • Pages: 502
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Omnibus
  • Title Reference: The Puppet Masters
  • Notes:
    • First edition thus (not stated). The "Nelson Doubleday" imprint indicates an original publication by Doubleday for its book clubs.
    • "Book Club Edition" on the front flap
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for Fall 1980.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
    • "2193" printed at the bottom of the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • No visible gutter code on the first printing OR the first printing has gutter code "K38" [verified] on page 501, indicates a printing in September 1980
    • Known reprint codes: "M32" (1982) and "N03" (1983).
    • "Jacket painting by Gary Viskupic" on the back flap, the artwork is also signed
    • K38 printing has white boards with purple lettering