The World Menders as serialized in Analog: Science Fiction/Science Fact (February 1971, March 1971, and April 1971 / Vol. LXXXVI, No. 6 - Vol. LXXXVII, Nos. 1-2)
Biggle, Jr., Lloyd; MacLean, Katherine; Schmidt, Stanley; Campbell, John W. (ed.)
New York: Condé Nast, 1971.
178 pp.; 19.5 x 13 x 1 cm [each issue]
Softcover (very good)

Three issues of Analog magazine that comprise the complete three-part serialization of Lloyd Biggle, Jr.'s novel The World Menders. February 1971 issue also includes the novelette "Polywater Doodle" by Howard L. Myers as well as short stories by Joseph Green, Christopher Anvil, and Jack Wodhams. March 1971 issue also includes the novelettes "The Missing Man" by Katherine MacLean and "The Operator" by Christopher Anvil as well as a short story by Stanley Schmidt. April 1971 issue also includes the novelettes "The Unreachable Stars" by Stanley Schmidt and "Heart's Desire And Other Simple Wants" by W. Macfarlane as well as a short story by F. Paul Wilson. All issues in good to very good condition. A bit of creasing around the spine of the February 1971 issue, which also has a faint crease to the top outside corner of the cover. March 1971 issue as some minor tearing around the top of the spine. April 1971 has some faint bumping to the top of the spine. A handsome set of this novel's first print appearance.