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HEINLEIN, Robert A. (1907-1988). Sixth Column. New York: Gnome Press, 1949. 8°. Original black buckram, planetary insignia and lettering in pink, dust-jacket (some wear at edges). FIRST EDITION of this novel telling how 'America, its military strength shattered, has been occupied by invaders from Asia. Only six men remain to salvage victory from defeat'. It was the first Heinlein publication by the Gnome press. Currey p. 234.
HEINLEIN, R.A. The Man who sold the Moon. Chicago: Shasta, [1950]. 8° (ownership inscription on front endpaper). Original grey and black cloth, lettered in gilt, dust-jacket by Hubert Rogers (edges rubbed, small hole in spine). FIRST EDITION. The first volume of Heinlein's 'Future History Series' contained six early stories, the title story or 'novella' appearing here for the first time. It was the first Heinlein title published by Shasta. Currey p. 233; and 4 others by Heinlein, The Green Hills of Earth, Chicago, 1951; Assignment in Eternity, Reading Pennsylvania, 1953; The Door into Summer, NY, 1957; and The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag, NY, 1959, all in dust-jackets. (6)
HEINLEIN, R.A. The Man who sold the Moon. Chicago: Shasta, [1950]. 8° (ownership inscription on front endpaper). Original grey and black cloth, lettered in gilt, dust-jacket by Hubert Rogers (edges rubbed, small hole in spine). FIRST EDITION. The first volume of Heinlein's 'Future History Series' contained six early stories, the title story or 'novella' appearing here for the first time. It was the first Heinlein title published by Shasta. Currey p. 233; and 4 others by Heinlein, The Green Hills of Earth, Chicago, 1951; Assignment in Eternity, Reading Pennsylvania, 1953; The Door into Summer, NY, 1957; and The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag, NY, 1959, all in dust-jackets. (6)
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