Description: RINGWORLD Author: Niven, Larry Title: RINGWORLD Publication: London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1972 Edition: First U.K. Edition Description: First hardcover edition of Niven's best-known work, originally published as a Ballantine paperback original in 1970. "An exploration team consisting of an exotic mix of humans and aliens investigates a huge artifact [the Ringworld] occupying a planetary orbit around a sun. A novel of imaginary tourism; its real hero is the artifact, whose nature is further explored and explained in Ringworld Engineers (Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 4-392). A highspot of the genre, winning the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards in 1971. First Impression. Octavo (20.25cm); maroon paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; [4],5-288pp. Tiny indentation to upper rear board edge, just a hint of foxing to upper edge of textblock, else internally fresh; very Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced £1.90 net), with a faint wrinkle at upper spine panel, else a bright, Fine example. Seller ID: 7038 Subject: Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 5500 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Niven, Larry
Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd
Year Printed: 1972
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
