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THE ROLLING STONES
by Heinlein, Robert A
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a fine first printing dust jacket (priced $2.50) with a touch of rubbing to upper corners and base of spine panel
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1952]. First edition. A fine copy in a fine first printing dust jacket (priced $2.50) with a touch of rubbing to upper corners and base of spine panel. A lovely copy of a book rarely found signed by Heinlein, (14038). Octavo, illustrations by Clifford Geary, cloth. Signed by Heinlein at the top of the credits page. "...the novel aptly illustrates the author's eminence as writer of science fiction for young readers." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 5-63. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 5-63.
Synopsis
Though it doesn’t seem likely for twins to have the same middle name, it’s clear that Castor and Pollux Stone both have “Trouble” in that spot on their birth certificates. But anyone who’s met their grandmother Hazel will know they came by it honestly.Join the Stone twins for a laugh-filled ride as they connive, cajole, and bamboozle their way across the Solar System in the company of the most high-spirited and hilarious family in all of science fiction. This light-hearted tale has some of Heinlein’s sassiest dialogue. Oddly enough, it’s also a true example of family values—for when you’re a Stone, your family is your highest priority.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14038
- Title
- THE ROLLING STONES
- Author
- Heinlein, Robert A
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a fine first printing dust jacket (priced $2.50) with a touch of rubbing to upper corners and base of spine panel
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1952]
- Keywords
- SF . YA . Signed
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2017
Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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- Octavo
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- Rubbing
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- Fine
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