Cover of another edition of this book. The Victor Gollancz 1985 jacket has not been photographed yet.
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Gollancz hardback (ISBN 0-575-03576-5) published in London in March 1985, a month before the Putnam edition in New York (April 1985), making it the true first edition. Our lead's Orion attribution reflects later ownership; the 1985 book carries the Gollancz imprint. Later impressions exist (dealers list second and third printings), so check the copyright page for an impression statement before treating a 1985 Gollancz copy as a first.
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Victor Gollancz, London, in 1985, in hardback.
Points of issue are listed only where at least two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 20 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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