WORLD OF CHANCE. London, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Bombay, Johannesburg, New York, Toronto: Rich and Cowan, [1956]. Octavo, boards. First British (and first hardcover) edition. The author's first book. Issued earlier in the U.S. as a paperback original by Ace Books as SOLAR LOTTERY (1955). Texts differ considerably, "Ace wanted revisions and Rich & Cowan wanted revisions, both different, so the author satisfied them both." - Levack 38. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-67. Formerly Donald A. Wollheim's copy with his name ink-stamped on rear free endpaper, a fine copy in fine dust jacket. A brilliant copy of an elusive book. (#135227).
Price: $4,500.00
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"First published 1956" on copyright page.
"First published 1956" on copyright page.