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The Rolling Stones
by Heinlein, Robert A
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1952. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing. Signed by Robert A. Heinlein on the title page. Bound in publisher's green cloth stamped in dark blue. Near Fine with light wear at corners and spine ends and tanning to pages. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light spine-fading, tanning and light edge wear, two short edge tears mended from the verso.
A lovely copy of the juvenile science fiction novel about a family of Moon-residents, The Stones, who get a used space ship and travel the Solar System together.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945117
- Title
- The Rolling Stones
- Author
- Heinlein, Robert A
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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