Methuselah's Children
by Heinlein, Robert a
Methuselah's Children is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, originally serialized in Astounding Science Fiction in the July, August, and September 1941 issues. It was expanded into a full-length novel in 1958. The novel is usually considered to be part of Heinlein's "Future History" series of stories. It introduces the Howard Families, a fictional group of people who achieved long lifespans through selective breeding.
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Methuselah's Children
by Robert A Heinlein
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- Used - Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
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- First English Edition
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- 1963
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- Hardcover
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Cape Town, ZAF
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$65.00
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London: Gollancz. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1963. First English Edition. Hardcover. The scarce UK first edition. A very good or better book, slight lean with a dealer sticker on inside front board. Otherwise internally in fine condition. Unclipped jacket with usual dust staining to spine. Chipping at the top and bottom of spine and… Read more about this item Item Price
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METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - A fine copy, some black staining to edges of free end papers, darkening to text block in a near fine second state dust jacket wi
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- First edition
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- [1958]
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Laurel, Maryland, USA
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$450.00
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Hicksville: Gnome Press, [1958]. First edition. A fine copy, some black staining to edges of free end papers, darkening to text block in a near fine second state dust jacket with a small closed tear and crease to upper front panel at left corner and a small abrasion to spine panel (about midway, not affecting lettering). (8187). Octavo,… Read more about this item Item Price
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METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - Good+
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition; First Printing
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- 1960
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0451075919
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Livonia, Michigan, USA
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$31.50
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Signet. Good+. 1960. First Paperback Edition; First Printing. Paperback. 0451075919 . ****Spring Sale! The current price reflects a 10% discount off the regular price, while the item lasts. Sale ends April 2, 2024*****; Cover is worn but clean and brigh. Pages are clean and in very good condition. ; Future History, Vol. 4; 6.8 X 4.2 X… Read more about this item Item Price
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Methuselah's Children
by Robert A. Heinlein
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- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
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- 1958
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- Hardcover
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Montreal, Quebec, CAN
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$199.95
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Gnome Press, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fair/Good. Black hardcover book in fair condition with red lettering to spine, original unclipped dust jacket ($3.00) in mylar. 1st printing w/ no printing info on copyright page. Ex-library copy with stamps to endpapers, title page, pocket near back endpaper. Book shows shelf wear, worn at bottom of cover, tape… Read more about this item Item Price
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Methuselah's Children.
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Published
- 1993
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- Hardcover
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Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
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$44.10
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Riverdale NY Baen Books, 1993, hardcover. Book Club Edition: copyright 1958, this presumably printed about 1993, distributed by Simon & Schuster, with a variant dust jacket. (see our Bookseller Image). -- Hardcover. Condition: near fine (light corner bump) with near fine dust jacket (small rub spots at corners). Item Price
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Methuselah's Children (First Edition)
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket
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- First Edition; First Printing
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- 1958
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- Hardcover
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Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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$500.00
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Gnome Press. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1958. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover. 1958. First Printing. Gnome Press. 188 pages. Book has very brown pages and stain to lower fore edge of pages that does not affect the text, else Very Good Plus condition. Dust Jacket has very slight wear, else Near Fine condition.… Read more about this item Item Price
$500.00
METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - Age darkening to text block, upper left rear corner bumped, a fine copy in a fine first state dust jacket, (rear panel lists 35
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- First edition, first binding
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- [1958]
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Laurel, Maryland, USA
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$750.00
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Hicksville: Gnome Press, [1958]. First edition, first binding. Age darkening to text block, upper left rear corner bumped, a fine copy in a fine first state dust jacket, (rear panel lists 35 titles, address at base reads 80 East 11th St., New York 3) with a bump to upper right left rear corner. (17079). Octavo, original… Read more about this item Item Price
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Methuselah's Children
by Heinlein, Robert A. (Author)
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
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- 1941
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- Hardcover
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Richland, Washington, USA
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$222.00
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Hicksville, New York: Gnome Press, Inc., 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Used Book: Hard Cover Later state red boards with black print and later state dust jacket with only the state listed for the address of the publisher. The text block is crisp and clean with the standard toning throughout for this edition. The dust… Read more about this item Item Price
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Methuselah's Children
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Published
- 1985
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- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0884118835
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Springfield, Missouri, USA
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$92.50
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Amereon Ltd, 1985. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.
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METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - A fine copy, darkening to text block in a fine first state dust jacket, small closed tear to lower rear panel. (8186)
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- First edition, first binding
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- [1958]
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Laurel, Maryland, USA
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$1,000.00
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Hicksville: Gnome Press, [1958]. First edition, first binding. A fine copy, darkening to text block in a fine first state dust jacket, small closed tear to lower rear panel. (8186). Octavo, original black boards, spine printed in red. Part of the "future history" series. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-204. Item Price
$1,000.00
Methuselah's Children
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 9TH Printing
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- 1958
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- Paperback
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Canon City, Colorado, USA
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$6.95
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Signet/New American Library, 1958. T4226, yellowing pages, pictorial cover with yellow & red ltrs, yellow printers ink on edges, edges/corners/& head-heel of spine are nicked, original price was 75 cents, clean & tight, Members of the Families were ordinary human beings, no different from neighboring Smiths or Browns, except they were extraordinarily long-lived.. 9TH Printing. Mass Market… Read more about this item Item Price
$6.95
Methuselah's Children
by Robert A. Heinlein
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- Used - Good - Cash
- Published
- May 1986
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0450009149
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Bountiful, Utah, USA
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$11.00
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New English Library Ltd, May 1986. Paperback. Good - Cash. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. The spine is creased. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Item Price
$11.00
Methuselah's Children (Signet SF, D2191)
by Robert A. Heinlein
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First THUS
- Published
- 1960-01-01
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- Mass Market Paperback
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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$7.00
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Signet, 1960-01-01. First THUS. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 9x5x0. S1752. Minor shelf wear to wraps. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Pages lightly toned with age, otherwise text and images unmarked. Item Price
$7.00
Methuselah's Children
by Robert A. Heinlein
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 1980
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- Paperback
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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$7.67
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The New English Library, 1980. Paperback. Acceptable. 1980. Reprinted. 175 pages. Pictorial paper cover. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed throughout. Minor pencil inscription to first page. Slight cracking to hinges with rear cover coming away from text-block. Binding remains firm. Paper cover has moderate edge wear with scuffing to edges and creasing. Book has rolled spine. Light… Read more about this item Item Price
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Methuselah's Children
by HEINLEIN, ROBERT A.
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DUNEDIN, NZL
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$5.18
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New English Library 1986. Paperback (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs Item Price
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Methuselah's Children
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0450009149
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$12.87
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Paperback. Acceptable. Item Price
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Methuselah's Children
by Robert A. Heinlein
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- Used - Good
- Published
- October 1960
- Binding
- Mass Market PaperBack
- ISBN 10
- 0451130898
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- 1
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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$10.99
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Roc, October 1960. Mass Market PaperBack . Good. Item Price
$10.99
METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN
by Heinlein, Robert A.
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- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Ed
- Published
- 1958
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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$250.00
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Gnome, 1958. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Ed. First ed. First printing in black boards with red spine lettering. No statement of printing on copyright page. Good/Fine condition, moderate over all wear to book, previous owner name stamp on FEP, slight spine roll, paper darkened, as is common with this publisher. Dustjacket is fine condition facsimile. Dustjacket is facsimile of… Read more about this item Item Price
$250.00
METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN
by Heinlein, robert a.
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- Used
- Published
- reprint
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Webster, New York, USA
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$8.00
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signet, reprint. paperback, near fine Item Price
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Methuselah's Children
by Robert A. Heinlein
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- Used - Fair - Cash
- Published
- January 1958
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- Paperback
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Bountiful, Utah, USA
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$7.00
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A Signet Book from New American Library, January 1958. Paperback. Fair - Cash. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. The spine is creased with peeling and tearing. There is some heavier rubbing around the cover edges. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Item Price
$7.00