Driftglass
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Overview:
- Title: Driftglass
- Author: Samuel R. Delaney
- Year: 1971
- Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
- Price: $1.49
- Pages: 274
- Binding: Hardcover
- Type: Collection
- Title Reference: Time Considered As a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones
- Notes:
- 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