WORLDBUILDERS INC – SWFA 2022 Silent Auction
Auction Ends: May 16, 2022 03:00 PM EDT

Rare Books

The Pursuit of the Pankera by Robert A. Heinlein (limited edition, leather)

Item Number
125
Estimated Value
295 USD
Sold
80 USD to eo67a183f

The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to WORLDBUILDERS INC (tax ID 900618018) on behalf of the winner.

Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

The Pursuit of the Pankera is the last published novel by Robert A. Heinlein and was reconstructed from pieces of manuscript left behind by him. Fortunately, all the material needed to complete the book was recovered and no other author was required to add 'fillers' to complete this incredible tale of adventure.

The novel was published by Caezik SF & Fantasy in 2020. This limited edition is:

  • Limited to 400, individually numbered copies.
  • Fully bound in genuine, smooth-polished leather.
  • High quality acid-free, 440ppi paper.
  • Sewn binding.
  • Satin-ribbon page marker.
  • Cloth headbands on text binding
  • Printed and bound in the USA.

And contains:

  • Full novel.
  • Full color glossy inlay of cover art by award-winning artist, Scott Grimando.
  • Reproductions of original concept art (four concepts) and final cover for the first printing dust-jacket.
  • Sample of the actual typewritten manuscript with Heinlein's original notes.

This copy is #68/400, with COA and sealed in plastic. This copy of The Pursuit of the Pankera was donated by Arc Manor, parent company of Galaxy's Edge magazine.

Item Special Note

SFWA does not specify or verify the physical condition of any books in this auction, aside from the description and photos provided. In addition, the winning bidder will also be responsible for shipping costs. Fulfillment will be provided by Worldbuilders, and standard shipping costs will be calculated at the end of the auction when the winning bids have been determined.