The first edition of this great book was published by William Sloane Associates in 1960. It was 468 pages long, and the original retail price was $4.95. The first edition identification criteria are as follows: The 1960 date matches on both the copyright page and the title page. There is no statement of subsequent printings on the copyright page. Some first editions are signed and numbered on the front free endpaper as part of a "special authographed edition".
Picture of the 1960 first edition dust jacket for The View from the Fortieth Floor.
Picture of the first edition copyright page for The View from the Fortieth Floor.
Picture of dust jacket where original $4.95 price is found for The View from the Fortieth Floor.
Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of The View from the Fortieth Floor.
Picture of the first edition William Sloane Associates boards for The View from the Fortieth Floor.
Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of The View from the Fortieth Floor.
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