RITE OF PASSAGE. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, [1969]. Octavo, boards. First British (and first hardcover) edition. Signed inscription by Panshin to "David" on front free endpaper. The author's first book. Winner of the 1968 Nebula award for best novel. 1969 Hugo nominee. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-844. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 177. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 313. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV, pp. 1805-08. A fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket with light wear to spine ends and clipped price. A nice copy of an elusive book. (#136050).
Price: $850.00
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Printing identification statement for this book:
"First published in Great Britain 1969" on copyright page.
"First published in Great Britain 1969" on copyright page.