The Book of Skaith: The Adventures of Eric John Stark

Overview:

  • Title: The Book of Skaith: The Adventures of Eric John Stark
  • Author: Leigh Brackett
  • Year: 1976
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $3.50
  • Pages: 468
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Omnibus
  • Title Reference: The Ginger Star
  • 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. The Nelson Doubleday imprint was used by Doubleday to indicate an original publication for its book clubs.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for Fall 1976 (received in October).
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
    • "3047" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "R39" [verified] on page 468, indicates a printing in September 1976 .
    • Known reprint codes: "I50" [verified] (December 1978); "H28" [PV7 verified] (July 1977)
    • "Jacket painting by Don Maitz" printed on the back flap of the dust jacket, no visible signature.
    • First printing has blue boards with light blue lettering