first edition
1951 · New York
by Heinlein, Robert A.
New York: Published by Dell Publishing Company, 1951. Small octavo, cover painting by Robert Stanley, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Dell 10¢ Book 36. A lost colony of Earth folk who have reverted to primitivism aboard a multi-generation starship. Issued as "Dell 10¢ Book" number 36. "Universe" is the first part of ORPHANS OF THE SKY. Cover rubbed along spine fold, several small, mild cover creases, a bright, near fine copy. (#132373) (Inventory #: 132373)