This was apparently Vance's copy used to shorten the book for the Ace paperback edition. There are lots of editorial changes, even to the point of changing "Joe Bain" to "He." The changes are in at least three different ink colors. Click on an image to see an enlarged view. |
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Title Page The inscription in the front of the book states: "Changes were made to reduce wordage--each word was like pulling off a toe nail--JV" |