Orphans Of the Sky

by Heinlein, Robert a

‘The Proxima Centauri Expedition, sponsored by the Jordan Foundation in 2119, was the first recorded attempt to reach the nearer stars of this galaxy. Whatever its unhappy fate we can only conjecture...’ A whole society, complete with a strange, savage religion, superstitions, mutant outcasts, rigid class structures and an agricultural barter economy, hurtles through the void. It is an epic voyage whose purpose has been long forgotten. High Hoyland’s innate curiosity impels him to undertake his own voyage of discovery. But he doesn’t realize the implications of the truth about the Ship – his world – until it’s too late to turn back...

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Orphans of the Sky

by Heinlein, Robert A.

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1964. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing. Signed by Robert A. Heinlein and inscribed to a former owner on the title page; additionally signed by Heinlein's wife, Virginia. Publisher's review copy with slip laid in. Bound in publisher's Blue cloth stamped in yellow. Near Fine in a Near Fine… Read more about this item
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(New York): Signet / New American Library, 1965. Fine.. First paperback edition of this classic Heinlein novel, combining two novellas ("Universe" and "Common Sense") first published separately by Astounding Science Fiction in 1941. 7'' x 4.25''. Original pictorial wrappers, cover price 50c, D2618. All edges tinted red. 128 pages. Minor edgewear, light toning.
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1963
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London: Gollancz, 1963. First edition, preceding the American. 160 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Red boards. Fine in near fine dust jacket (price clipped). Bookseller ticket of Christian Vigne, Bulawayo. First edition, preceding the American. 160 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Classic Heinlein, originlly published in Astounding. Uncommon.
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by Heinlein, Robert A.

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London: Gollancz Ltd., 1963, 1963. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Published in London by Victor Gollancz Ltd in 1963. True First Edition, precedes the American Edition. This is Heinleins First Published UK book. Book fine except for slight cracking on front hinge, previous owners signature on first free end page, stamp from previous book agency, bookplate on… Read more about this item
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Orphans of the Sky

by Robert A. Heinlein

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1963
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London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1963. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a tiny closed tear and crease to upper front panel, tiny light spot at front fold, slight dust soiling, a very attractive copy. (12951). Octavo, boards. Preceded the 1964 Putnam edition. Part of Heinlein's "future history" series, first published as… Read more about this item
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Orphans of the Sky (Panther science fiction)

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by Heinlein, Robert A.

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ORPHANS OF THE SKY (includes "Universe" & "Common Sense") ( Signel Book # D2618 )
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by Heinlein, Robert A. (Anson) [New introduction by Samuel R. Delany ]

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USA: Signet Books, 1965. Book. Illus. by Painted Cover. Near Fine.. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher.. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.. 128 pages. >Complete & Unabridged. >"The ship was a giant sealed cylinder five miles long, with concentric decks, labyrinthine passages, acres of farmland, living area and work space. For the passengers, lost in space, it… Read more about this item
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ORPHANS OF THE SKY

by Robert A.Heinlein

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Orphans of the Sky

by Heinlein, Robert A.

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Orphans of the Sky

by Robert A. Heinlein

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ORPHANS OF THE SKY

by Heinlein, Robert A.

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London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1963. First edition. A fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket with some faint soiling to spine panel and nearly invisible 14 mm closed tear at upper edge of front panel near spine fold. A very attractive copy. (10860). Octavo, boards. Preceded the 1964 Putnam edition. Part of Heinlein's "future history" series,… Read more about this item
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Orphans of the Sky -- First 1st Printing -- Signet D2618

Orphans of the Sky -- First 1st Printing -- Signet D2618

by Robert A.Heinlein

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Signet Books; The New American Library, 1965. Paperback. Acceptable. 1965. First Printing. 128 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to some pages, text remains unaffected. Paper cover has mild edgewear with curling to corners and reading creases. Light tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to… Read more about this item
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Orphans of the Sky

Orphans of the Sky

by Robert A. Heinlein

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1968
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Victor Gollancz, 1968. Hardcover. Good. 1968. Third impression. 160 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Ex library copy with associated labels, inserts, stamps and annotations. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate shelf wear with mild bumping and fraying to… Read more about this item
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Orphans of the Sky

Orphans of the Sky

by Robert A. Heinlein

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1965
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Mayflower-Dell, 1965. First Thus. Softcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book . Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 111 pages. Item Type: Book. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Previous owner's name ink-stamped. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; . Please contact H4o Books if you require… Read more about this item
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Orphans of the Sky

Orphans of the Sky

by Heinlein, Robert A.

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8th Printing
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1970
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Paperback
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0425028232
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NY: Berkley Medallion Books, 1970. Textblock is clean and very tight. Light scuffing and edge/corner wear. 128p.. 8th Printing. Wraps. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback.
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