The Book of Skaith: The Adventures of Eric John Stark
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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