THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS ~ True First Edition [serialized in 5 parts]

Robert A.Heinlein

Published by Galaxy Publishing Corporation, New York, 1965

About this Item

Very scarce full collection of the True First Edition/First Printing of Robert A. Heinlein's seminal work, 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress'. Before the book version was published by Putnam in mid-1966, the novel was published in serial form (as many of this country's most famous novels have been, such as 'Huckleberry Finn'). This collection consists of a Heinlein aficionado's best copies of the 5-issue set of the "Worlds of IF" periodical (December 1965 & January, February, March, and April 1966). Copies in Very Good Plus condition: SEE SCAN ENLARGED. These issues are in exceptionally good condition (other sellers would state 'Near Fine') with NO creasing or tears and only a few have the tiniest of rubbing wear (shelf wear). Ordinarily these are heavily age-toned internally but these have been protected in plastic for many years and the pages are actually quite bright with minimal age-toning. Only minor flaws exist: Jan66 & Feb66 have small p.o. name on first page, one written, one stamped; Mar66 has small spot on rear panel where staple protrudes; Feb66 & Apr 66 have very thin bands of age-toning around the cover edges.These are all small imperfections in an excellent set which took years to assemble. Again, see the scan enlarged. One of the most important science fiction novels ever written, in its first ever printing.Ships in a box with padding.

Seller Inventory # 04814

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS ~ True First Edition [serialized in 5 parts]
• Publisher: Galaxy Publishing Corporation, New York
• Publication Date: 1965
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good +