METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN

Bookseller

John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

8186

Title

METHUSELAH'S CHILDREN

Author

Heinlein, Robert A

Book Condition

Used - A fine copy, darkening to text block in a fine first state dust jacket, small closed tear to lower rear panel. (8186)

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First edition, first binding

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

Gnome Press

Place of Publication

Hicksville

Date Published

[1958]

Keywords

SF

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Text Block

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Jacket

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Spine

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Octavo

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First Edition

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Fine

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First State

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