The Dragon and the George

Overview:

  • Title: The Dragon and the George
  • Author: Gordon R. Dickson
  • Year: 1976
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $2.49
  • Pages: 244
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Novel
  • Title Reference: The Dragon and the George
  • Notes:
    • First edition [not stated]
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
    • The "Nelson Doubleday" imprint indicates an original publication for the Doubleday book clubs.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for July 1976.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
    • "2770" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "G24" [verified] on page 243, indicates a printing in June 1976.
    • Known reprint codes: "G38" (September 1976), "I05" (January 1978), "K25" (June 1980) [verified], "L35" [verified] (August 1981 with SFBC # on back cover), "P33" (August 1985) [PV7]
    • "Jacket painting by Boris Vallejo" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket, the artwork is also signed.
    • First printing has gold boards with blue lettering, 1981 printing same boards but black lettering