A.D. 2500: The Observer Prize Stories 1954

Overview:

  • Title: A.D. 2500: The Observer Prize Stories 1954
  • Author: uncredited
  • Year: 1955
  • Publisher: William Heinemann
  • Price: 15/-
  • Pages: xi+241
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Anthology
  • Title Reference: A.D. 2500: The Observer Prize Stories 1954
  • Notes:
    • "First published 1955" on copyright page.
    • Reginald1 mistakenly titles this A. D. 2000 ... . The correct title, as given here, is confirmed by WorldCat. Tuck and Contento1 drop the subtitle.
    • Publication date per Cole's Checklist of Science Fiction Anthologies.
    • No credit for editor on book or jacket. Contento1 and Reginald1 give the anthology as anonymously edited. Tuck gives it as edited by "London Observer" and OCLC gives it as authored by Angus Wilson.
    • "MUDGE-MARRIOTT" signature on bottom right of jacket front.
    • "15s NET" price on front flap of jacket.
    • "With an introduction by Angus Wilson" on title page. Angus Wilson is also credited on Contents page, and his name ends the intro on page xi. Tuck credits the introduction to Nigel Balchin. Contento1 and OCLC credit it to Angus Wilson.