The Magic of Xanth
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Overview:
- Title: The Magic of Xanth
- Author: Piers Anthony
- Year: 1981
- Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
- Price: $6.50
- Pages: 660
- Binding: Hardcover
- Type: Omnibus
- Title Reference: A Spell for Chameleon
- Notes:
- First edition thus (not stated). The "Nelson Doubleday" imprint implies an original publication by Doubleday book clubs.
- "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 February 1981.
- No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
- "5574" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
- Gutter code "L03" [Primary Verification 2] on page 659 indicates a printing in January 1981. Later printings have the gutter code "L15" (April 1981) [PV1], "L26" (June 1981), "M04" (January 1982), and "N13" (March 1983).
- "Jacket Painting by Tony Fiyalko" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket.
- "Published by arrangement with Del Rey/Ballantine Books" stated on the copyright page.