The Best of C. L. Moore

Overview:

  • Title: The Best of C. L. Moore
  • Author: C. L. Moore
  • Year: 1975
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $2.49
  • Pages: 309
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Collection
  • Title Reference: The Best of C. L. Moore
  • Notes:
    • Main selection of the Science Fiction Book Club, November 1975.
    • First edition (not stated.)
    • Published by Nelson Doubleday, an imprint indicating an exclusive publication for Doubleday book clubs.
    • "Edited by Lester del Rey" stated on the front cover and the title page.
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front inside flap of the dustjacket.
    • "1471" printed at the bottom of the back inside flap of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "42R" [verified] on page 307, indicates a printing in October 1975.
    • No printed price or date of publication. Info given here taken from the SFBC announcement flyer for November 1975.
    • "Jacket painting by Chet Jezierski" on rear flap, no visible signature on the cover
    • First printing has burgundy leatherette boards with gold lettering