Arafel's Saga

Overview:

  • Title: Arafel's Saga
  • Author: C. J. Cherryh
  • Year: 1983
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $5.98
  • Pages: 408
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Omnibus
  • Title Reference: The Tree of Swords and Jewels
  • Notes:
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
    • First edition thus (not stated). The Nelson Doubleday imprint indicates an original publication for Doubleday book clubs.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for November 1983.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from Locus #276 (January 1984).
    • "3103" printed in a white box at the bottom on the back of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "N45" [verified] on page 407, indicates a printing in November 1983.
    • "Jacket Painting by ROWENA MORRILL" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket, the artwork is also signed.
    • "Substantially different versions of portions of this book appeared as "The Dreamstone" ... 1979, and as EALDWOOD ... 1981."
    • First printing 1/4 bound in green with brown boards and dark brown lettering