Andromeda Strain, Michael Crichton - First Edition, 1st Printing - 1969

True first edition, first printing of the sci-fi, techno-future classic 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton.

Has all markers of true first edition, first printing: 'First Edition' stated on copyright page. Correct $5.95 price printed on front dust jacket flap. Octavo, 295pp. White cloth spine, cream-colored quarter-cloth black boards, title printed on spine in black, numbering embossed on front panel. Black endpapers. Publisher's topstain.

Note: Andromeda Strain went into multiple later printings in this exact hardcover format and there were some Book-Club-Of-The-Month editions that look very similar to the correct 1st edition. Book club editions and later printings of this title are frequently marketed online as a first editions. The copy offered here is the true first edition, first printing.

Dust jacket is unclipped and has no chips or tears. There is a crease on the rear inside dust jacket flap. There is a small stain on fore-edge. Former owner's signature and corner crease on first title page. Interior is otherwise clean, with no markings or paste-ins. Plates are clean. Binding is strong and square. Overall a very collectible copy in near fine condition.

The classic dust jacket artwork/design is by the great Paul Bacon, artist for a number of Michael Crichton books.