01-Nov-96
The Dying Earth September 1976(NFS), 11 signed/lettered copies. ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. ($15.00), 1000 trade copies.Text for the lettered edition bookplate reads: "A special lettered series of 11 / copies has been printed for those / individuals who contributed to / this edition of The Dying / Earth. This is copy / ____". Text for the numbered tion bookplate reads: "This is the / signed and numbered edition, / limited to 111 copies, whose / covers were hand printed prior / to binding; silk screening / by Marion Grant. / ____"
Big Planet June 1978($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. ($15.95), 928 trade copies. ($160.00), 11 signed/lettered copies (bound in November 1988)Lettered copies have the author's signature and "Copy ____" inscribed on the title page, and are stamped "Presentation Copy" in black ink. Text of the numbered edition bookplate reads: This is copy ____ of 111 numbered copies signed / by author and illustrator. The numbered editions come with a light green limitation sheet measuring 28 x 21.75 cms, tipped in by the publishers. Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin over marbled boards, have gray endpapers, and were issued in a light gray suede slipcase with the front dustjacket illustration attached. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1] and reads: This is the leatherbound edition of BIG PLANET by Jack Vance / This is letter ____ of 11 copies.
Bird Isle May 1988063-0 (NFS), 11 presentation copies. 063-0 ($60.00), 500 signed/numbered copies.
Take My Face May 1988063-0 (NFS), 11 presentation copies. 063-0 ($60.00), 500 numbered copies.
The Languages of Pao July 197916-1 (NFS),unknown number of presentation copies. 16-1 ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. 16-1 ($15.00), 389 trade copiesPresentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 111 copies signed and numbered by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
Gold and Iron June 198261-7 (NFS), 20 presentation copies. 61-7 ($25.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 62-5 ($15.00), 544 trade copies. 61-7 ($160.00), 11 lettered copies (binding date unknown).Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Presentation and numbered copies are bound in gold cloth, with a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is one of 200 clothbound copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
The Man In The Cage March 198381-1 (NFS), 14 presentation copies. 81-1 ($25.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 82-X ($15.00), 508 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies are bound in burgundy cloth, and contain a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies with special / binding, signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in burgundy ink.
The Houses of Iszm June 198377-3 (NFS), 22 presentation copies. 77-3 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 77-3 (____), 4 F&G copies. 78-1 ($15.00), 482 trade copies.The four F&G copies are perfectbound in gray wrappers. Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
Son of the Tree August 198379-X (NFS), 24 presentation copies. 79-X ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 79-X (____), 4 F&G copies. 80-3 ($15.00), 483 trade copies.The four F&G copies are perfectbound in gray wrappers. Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
Star King September 198142-0 (NFS), 15 presentation copies. 42-0 ($25.00), 175 signed/numbered copies. 42-0 ($15.95), 508 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 175 copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink. The reverse side of the limitation page contains an excerpt from "The Avatar's Apprentice," in Scroll from the Ninth Dimension.
Star King September 198142-0 ($15.95), 270 (approximate) copies.
The Killing Machine September 198150-1 (NFS), 14 presentation copies. 50-1 ($25.00), 175 signed/numbered copies. 51-X ($15.95), 524 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 175 copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink. The reverse side of the limitation page contains an excerpt from "The Avatar's Apprentice," in Scroll from the Ninth Dimension.
The Killing Machine September 198151-X ($15.95), 267 copies.
Space Opera October 198499-4 (NFS), 13 presentation copies. 99-4 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 99-4 ($15.95), 391 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The Blue World August 197914-5 (NFS), 5 presentation copies. 14-5 ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. 15-3 ($15.00), 589 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 111 copies signed and / numbered by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in black ink.
The Eyes of the Overworld April 1978(NFS), 11 signed/lettered copies. ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. ($15.95), 1389 trade copies.Lettered editions are inscribed "Copy ____", and numbered editions are inscribed "____ / 111", with the authors' signature, on the title page. Also included with both editions is a special 4 page Vance bibliography titled Fantasy and Science Fiction by Jack Vance.
The Complete Magnus Ridolph January 198598-6 (NFS), 20 presentation copies. 98-6 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 98-6 (____), 4 F&G copies. 98-6 ($15.95), 501 trade copies.The four F&G copies are perfectbound in gray wrappers. Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The Last Castle November 198035-8 (NFS), 6 review copies. 35-8 (NFS), 20 signed/lettered copies. 35-8 ($35.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 36-6 ($20.00), 974 trade copies.Lettered and numbered editions are bound in black cloth and have a limitation page laid in at the end of the book that reads: # ____ of 200 specially bound copies / signed and numbered by the author and illustrator / [B&W illustration] / [text from half title page]. Review copies were specially bound in heavy black cloth. Some of the trade editions have been signed on p. [3] by Vance, and come with a tipped-in card (22.5 x 10.5 cms, light gray) signed and illustrated by Alicia Austin.
The Palace of Love October 198152-8 (NFS), 15 presentation copies. 52-8 ($30.00), 175 signed/numbered copies. 52-8 ($15.95), 531 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 175 copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink. The reverse side of the limitation page contains an excerpt from "The Avatar's Apprentice," in Scroll from the Ninth Dimension.
The Palace of Love October 198152-8 ($15.95), 273 copies.
City of the Chasch February 1979(NFS), unknown number of presentation copies. (NFS), 11 lettered copies. ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. ($15.00), 885 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies replace the illustration on p. [2] with a copy of the cover illustration pasted in place. Beneath it is the statement of limitation which reads: This is copy ____ of 111 copies signed / by author and illustrator. Presentation copies are stamped as such in black ink.
Servants of the Wankh February 198022-6 (NFS), 3 presentation copies. 22-6 ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. 22-6 ($15.95), 891 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies replace the illustration on p. [2] with a copy of the cover illustration pasted in place. Beneath it is the statement of limitation which reads: This is copy ____ of 111 copies signed / by author and illustrator.
The Dirdir May 198025-0 (NFS), 10 presentation copies. 25-0 ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. 24-2 ($15.95), 872 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies replace the illustration on p. [2] with a copy of the cover illustration pasted in place. The statement of limitation appears on p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 111 copies signed / by author and illustrator. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The Pnume October 198157-9 (NFS), 9 presentation copies. 57-9 ($25.00), 111 signed/numbered copies. 57-9 ($15.95), 890 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies replace the illustration on p. [2] with a copy of the cover illustration pasted in place. The statement of limitation appears on p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 111 copies signed / by author and illustrator. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The Faceless Man September 198384-6 (NFS), 25 presentation copies. 84-6 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 85-4 ($15.00), 747 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies are bound in black cloth and issued in a purple cloth slipcase with The Brave Free Men and The Asutra. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies with special / binding, signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
Trullion Alastor 2262 March 198492-7 (NFS), 18 presentation copies. 92-7 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 93-5 ($15.00), 488 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies were issued in a blue cloth slipcase with Marune: Alastor 933 and Wyst: Alastor 1716. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The Brave Free Men September 198386-2 (NFS), 25 presentation copies. 86-2 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 87-0 ($15.00), 747 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies are bound in black cloth and issued in a purple cloth slipcase with The Faceless Man and The Asutra. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies with special / binding, signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
Bad Ronald October 198263-3 (NFS), 31 presentation copies. 63-3 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 64-1 ($15.95), 383 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies are bound in black cloth with the spine and graphic on the front cover in gold. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
The Asutra September 198388-9 (NFS), 25 presentation copies. 88-9 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 89-7 ($15.00), 747 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies are bound in black cloth and issued in a purple cloth slipcase with The Faceless Man and The Brave Free Men. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies with special / binding, signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
Showboat World May 198375-7 (NFS), 28 presentation copies. 75-7 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 75-7 (____), 4 F&G copies. 76-5 ($15.00), 697 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies are bound in a dark brown cloth and have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies with special / binding, signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink, and F&G copies are perfectbound in gray wrappers.
Marune Alastor 933 March 198494-3 (NFS), 24 presentation copies. 94-3 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 95-1 ($15.00), 486 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies were issued in a blue cloth slipcase with Trullion: Alastor 2262 and Wyst: Alastor 1716. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
Wyst Alastor 1716 March 198496-X (NFS), 21 presentation copies. 96-X ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 97-8 ($15.00), 499 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies were issued in a blue cloth slipcase with Trullion: Alastor 2262 and Marune: Alastor 933. The statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The House on Lily Street February 1979450 copies.
The View from Chickweed's Window February 1979450 copies.
Green Magic May 1979400 copies (pamphlet).
The Seventeen Virgins May 1979400 copies (wraps).
The Seventeen Virgins / The Bagful of Dreams June 1979111 signed copies.
The Bagful of Dreams June 1979400 copies (wraps).
Green Magic: The Fantasy Realms of Jack Vance October 197918-8 (NFS), 10 review copies. 18-8 (NFS), 11 presentation copies. 18-8 ($25.00), 175 signed/numbered copies. 17-X ($15.00), 1392 trade copies. 18-8 ($160.00), 11 signed/lettered copies (bound in March 1988).Review copies are perfectbound in light green paper. Presentation and numbered copies are bound in green cloth, with a statement of limitation on p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 175 copies with special / binding, signed and numbered by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The Face March 198023-4 (NFS), 29 presentation copies. 23-4 ($25.00), 150 signed/numbered copies. 23-4 ($15.00), 820 trade copies.Numbered copies come with a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 150 copies signed / and numbered by the author, and have a tipped in light yellow card measuring 28 x 17.75 cms containing the poem "Song of the Darsh" from p. 65-67. Presentation copies are stamped as such.
Morreion December 197921-8 (NFS), unknown number of presentation copies. 21-8 ($25.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 20-X ($20.00), 1000 trade copies.Some of the trade editions have been signed on p. [3] by Vance, and come with a tipped-in card (21.5 x 14 cms, dark mustard) signed and illustrated by Fabian. Presentation and numbered copies are bound in black cloth, with the spine and cover printed in gold. The statement of limitation appears on p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies with special / binding, signed and numbered by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
Galactic Effectuator August 198029-3 ($25.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 30-7 ($14.95), 800 trade copies. 30-7 ($14.95), 300 [approximate] library copies (bound in February 1982).Numbered copies have a blue cloth backstrip, with gold printing on the spine. The limitation page is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is copy ____ of 200 copies with special / binding, signed and numbered by the author. Library copies were issued without a dustjacket, and have blue lettering on the spine and cover, with reviews in blue ink on the rear cover.
The Book of Dreams September 198141-2 (NFS), 8 presentation copies. 41-2 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 41-2 ($15.95), 796 trade copies.Presentation and numbered copies have a limitation page laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such.
Lost Moons September 198255-2 (NFS), unknown number of review copies. 55-2 (NFS), 20 presentation copies. 55-2 ($30.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 56-0 ($15.95), 878 trade copies. 55-2 ($160.00), 11 signed/lettered copies (binding date unknown).Review copies are velobound in light pink card stock. Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Presentation and numbered copies are bound in silver cloth, with the spine and cover printed in silver. The limitation page is laid in before p. [1], and reads: This is one of 200 clothbound copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
Lyonesse: Suldrun's Garden May 198372-2 (NFS), 35 presentation copies. 72-2 ($50.00), 500 signed/numbered copies. 72-2 ($20.00), 507 library copies (bound in September 1983). 72-2 ($160.00), 26 signed/lettered copies (bound in January 1990).Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Presentation and numbered copies have a statement of limitation on p. [1] that reads: This is ____ of 500 numbered clothbound copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink. A message from the publishers has been tipped into selected copies [16.75 x 7 cms, white paper, blue ink with graphic border] that reads: NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHERS: / This book was typeset separately from any other, and / differs from all other editions. It contains the author's / preferred text. Library copies were issued without a dustjacket; the cover artwork was silkscreened in green ink directly onto the covers instead.
Rhialto The Marvellous August 19841290 signed copies.A statement of limitation is laid in before p. [1] that reads: This first edition is limited to one thousand copies signed / by the author. Issued in a blue cloth slipcase. According to Tim Underwood, approximately 900 copies were sent to Waldenbooks for retail sale. After a very short shelf-life the unsold copies vanished into a warehouse for storage.
Cugel's Saga May 198483-8 (NFS), unknown number of review copies 83-8 (NFS), 65 presentation copies. 83-8 (____), 3 F&G copies. 83-8 ($30.00), 500 signed/numbered copies.Review copies are perfectbound in red wrappers, and the three F&G's are perfectbound in gray wrappers. Presentation and numbered copies are bound in a heavier cloth and have a statement of limitation laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is ____ of 500 numbered clothbound copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink. Slipcases of the same cloth are available from Underwood-Miller, but were not issued with this edition.
Lyonesse: The Green Pearl June 198510-X (NFS), 4 review copies. 10-X (NFS), 24 presentation copies. 10-X ($60.00), 600 signed/numbered copies. 10-X ($160.00), 26 lettered copies (bound in January 1990).Review copies are perfectbound in illustrated wrappers (same as the dustjacket). Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Presentation and numbered copies were issued in a light gray suede slipcase, with statement of limitation on the back side of the front free endpaper that reads: This is the deluxe / limited edition / signed by the author / Jack Vance / This is ____ of 600 numbered clothbound copies / This book was typeset separately from any other, and / differs from all other editions. It contains the author's / preferred text / [graphic border around all edges of the page] /. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink. Four sample review copies were prepared by Underwood-Miller, but the decision was made to send out hardcover editions instead. These review copies were later offered for sale to collectors.
The Dark Ocean December 198516-9 (NFS), unknown number of review copies. 16-9 (NFS), 24 presentation copies. 16-9 (____), 4 F&G copies. 16-9 ($60.00), 500 numbered copies.Issued with Strange Notions, both books come in a single chocolate brown cloth slipcase. Only the copy of Strange Notions is signed by Vance. Review copies are spiral bound with both red and blue card stock, and the four F&G's are perfectbound in gray wrappers.
Strange Notions December 198515-0 (NFS), unknown number of review copies. 15-0 (NFS), 24 presentation copies. 15-0 (____), 4 F&G copies. 15-0 ($60.00), 500 signed/numbered copies.Issued with The Dark Ocean, both books come in a single chocolate brown cloth covered slipcase. Review copies are spiral bound in blue card stock, and the four F&G's are perfectbound in gray wrappers. Presentation copies are stamped as such.
The Augmented Agent March 198619-3 (NFS), unknown number of review copies. 19-3 (___), 4 F&G copies. 19-3 (NFS), 38 presentation copies. 19-3 ($40.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 20-7 ($20.00), 798 trade copies.The four F&G copies are perfectbound in gray wrappers. Review copies are perfectbound in yellow wrappers. Presentation and numbered copies are bound in gray cloth and have a statement of limitation laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
The Dark Side of the Moon May 198621-5 (NFS), unknown number of review copies. 21-5 (NFS), 10 presentation copies. 21-5 ($40.00), 200 signed/numbered copies. 22-3 ($25.00), 792 trade copies. 21-5 ($160.00), 11 signed/lettered copies (bound in March 1990).Review copies are spiral bound with blue card stock. Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Presentation and numbered copies are bound in gray cloth, with a statement of limitation laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of 200 numbered copies / signed by the author. Presentation copies are stamped as such in purple ink.
Araminta Station September 198759-2 (NFS), unknown number of presentation copies. 59-2 ($60.00), 500 signed/numbered copies. 59-2 ($160.00), 26 signed copies (bound in November 1987)Numbered copies were issued in a white cloth slipcase with a statement of limitation laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is the deluxe / limited edition / signed by the author. / Jack Vance / This is ____ of 500 numbered clothbound copies. Presentation and lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards and cyan end papers. Slipcase is the same as the numbered edition, but come with an attached illustration [same as the dustjacket], and have the authors signature laid in. Presentation copies are stamped as such.
Lyonesse: Madouc November 198970-3 (NFS), 13 presentation copies. 70-3 ($75.00), 600 signed/numbered copies. 70-3 ($160.00), 26 signed/lettered copies (bound in January 1990).Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Presentation and numbered copies were issued in a green cloth slipcase. Presentation copies are stamped as such in blue ink.
Chateau d'If November 199099-1 (NFS), 30 presentation copies. 99-1 ($160.00), 26 signed/lettered copies. 99-1 ($65.00), 300 signed/numbered copies. 98-3 ($29.95), 1460 trade copies.Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards, and the presentation and numbered copies are bound in blue cloth with gold lettering on the spine. All limited copies were issued in a mustard cloth slipcase with a statement of limitation laid in before p. [1] that reads: This is copy ____ of / 300 numbered copies of / Chateau d'If / And Other Stories / signed by the author / Jack Vance /. Presentation copies are stamped as such.
Ecce and Old Earth January 1991127-0 (NFS), 35 presentation copies. 127-0 ($160.00), 26 signed/lettered copies. 127-0 ($75.00), 500 signed/numbered copies.Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Issued in a white silk slipcase.
Throy July 1992135-1 (NFS), 30 presentation copies. 135-1 ($160.00), 26 signed/lettered copies. 135-1 ($75.00), 600 signed/numbered copies.Lettered copies are quarterbound in calfskin with marbled boards. Issued in an cream cloth slipcase (same as binding).
When The Five Moons Rise August 1992145-9 (NFS), 20 presentation copies. 145-9 ($160.00), 26 signed/lettered copies. 145-9 ($50.00), 300 signed/numbered copies. 145-9 ($29.95), 2000 trade copies.
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