{"product_id":"world-of-ptavvs-by-larry-niven-first-uk-hardcover-edition-1968","title":"World of Ptavvs by Larry Niven – First UK Hardcover Edition 1968","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld of Ptavvs\u003c\/strong\u003e by Larry Niven, published in Great Britain by Macdonald \u0026amp; Co. in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003efirst UK edition and first hardcover edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of Niven’s debut novel, originally published in the United States in paperback in 1966. It is an important early title in Niven’s Known Space sequence and introduces the ancient Thrintun, or “Slavers,” whose legacy would become central to his later science-fiction universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibliographic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Larry Niven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: World of Ptavvs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Macdonald \u0026amp; Co. (Publishers) Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace of publication: London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication year: 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: First UK edition; first hardcover edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Macdonald Science Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePagination: 160 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSBN: 356 03464 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. The original dust jacket shows rubbing, scuffing and edge wear, with small chips and short tears at the corners and spine ends. The jacket spine is rubbed and faded. The hardcover beneath appears sound, the binding remains intact, and the pages are age-toned but generally clean. Please refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA desirable collectible copy of Larry Niven’s first novel, particularly notable as its first British and first hardcover appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOOKS WORTH KEEPING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43885713063995,"sku":"BKWK-0356034644","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9266\/3355\/files\/world-of-ptavvs-larry-niven-cover.jpg?v=1785458943","url":"https:\/\/booksworthkeeping.co.nz\/products\/world-of-ptavvs-by-larry-niven-first-uk-hardcover-edition-1968","provider":"Books Worth Keeping ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}