| THE BIG LITTLE BOOK CLUB | |||||||||
| WHITMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY | |||||||||
| 2000 BIG LITTLE BOOKS¨ | |||||||||
| 1967 - 1969 | |||||||||
| Whitman published these books from mid-1967 through mid-1969. There are 35 titles. Content was derived from popular comic and television characters. | |||||||||
| The first 12 titles appeared in 1967. Each had 3 reprintings identified by their endpapers. Twenty three (23) additional titles were published in 1969, all with plain endpapers. | |||||||||
| The books have hard covers with 4-color illustrations on the front covers and a listing of other titles on the back covers. All the books are 256 pages in length. These are the only Whitman BLBs with full-color illustrations throughout the books. The books sold for 39¢. | |||||||||
| BOOK NO. | TITLE | GOOD | VG | FINE | |||||
| Lowery | Whitman | ||||||||
| MW23 | 2017 | AQUAMAN - SCOURGE OF THE SEA | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Unknown. | |||||||||
| MW37 | 2031 | BATMAN AND ROBIN - THE CHEETAH CAPER | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Cover title is different from title page (Batman and Robin in The Cheetah Caper). | |||||||||
| MW8a | 2002 | BONANZA - THE BUBBLE GUM KID | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 226 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTES: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW8b | 2002 | BONANZA - THE BUBBLE GUM KID | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW8a. | |||||||||
| MW8c | 2002 | BONANZA - THE BUBBLE GUM KID | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by lack of trademarks on end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW8b. | |||||||||
| MW35 | 2029 | BUGS BUNNY - ACCIDENTAL ADVENTURE | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 256 pages. Author: Don R. Christensen. Artist: Warner Brothers-Seven Arts, Inc. | |||||||||
| MW13a | 2007 | BUGS BUNNY IN DOUBLE TROUBLE ON DIAMOND ISLAND | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 256 pages. Author: Don R. Christensen. Artist: Warner Brothers-Seven Arts, Inc. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW13b | 2007 | BUGS BUNNY IN DOUBLE TROUBLE ON DIAMOND ISLAND | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise the book is identical to MW13a. | |||||||||
| MW13c | 2007 | BUGS BUNNY IN DOUBLE TROUBLE ON DIAMOND ISLAND | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by the lack of trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise the book is identical to MW13b. | |||||||||
| MW31 | 2025 | CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: William JohnstonÑadapted from the work of Ian Fleming. | |||||||||
| MW24 | 2018 | DAKTARI - NIGHT OF TERROR | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. | |||||||||
| MW7a | 2001 | DICK TRACY ENCOUNTERS FACEY | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Chester Gould. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW7b | 2001 | DICK TRACY ENCOUNTERS FACEY | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise the book is identical to MW7a. | |||||||||
| MW7c | 2001 | DICK TRACY ENCOUNTERS FACEY | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by the lack of trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise the book is identical to MW7b. | |||||||||
| MW39 | 2033 | DONALD DUCK - LUCK OF THE DUCKS | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Carl Fallberg. Artist: Walt Disney Productions. | |||||||||
| MW15a | 2009 | DONALD DUCK - THE FABULOUS DIAMOND FOUNTAIN | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Carl Fallberg. Artist: Carl Barks. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW15b | 2009 | DONALD DUCK - THE FABULOUS DIAMOND FOUNTAIN | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise the book is identical to MW15a. | |||||||||
| MW15c | 2009 | DONALD DUCK - THE FABULOUS DIAMOND FOUNTAIN | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by the lack of trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise the book is identical to MW15a. | |||||||||
| MW25 | 2019 | The FANTASTIC FOUR IN THE HOUSE OF HORRORS | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: William Johnston. Artist: Unknown. | |||||||||
| MW20 | 2014 | The FLINTSTONES IN THE CASE OF THE MANY MISSING THINGS | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Hanna-Barbera Productions. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Cover title is different than title page (The Mystery of the Many Missing Things). | |||||||||
| MW38a | 2032 | FLIPPER - DEEP-SEA PHOTOGRAPHER | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Ivan Tors Films and MGM. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by not having a price printed on the cover. | |||||||||
| MW38b | 2032 | FLIPPER - DEEP-SEA PHOTOGRAPHER | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1969. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by a 39¢ price on the cover, otherwise it is identical to MW38a. | |||||||||
| MW9a | 2003 | FLIPPER - KILLER WHALE TROUBLE | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW9b | 2003 | FLIPPER - KILLER WHALE TROUBLE | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW9a. | |||||||||
| MW9c | 2003 | FLIPPER - KILLER WHALE TROUBLE | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by the lack of trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW9b. | |||||||||
| MW21 | 2015 | FRANKENSTEIN, JR. - THE MENACE OF THE HEARTLESS MONSTER | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Carl Fallberg. Artist: Hanna-Barbera Productions. | |||||||||
| MW41 | 2035 | GENTLE BEN - MYSTERY IN THE EVERGLADES | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Unknown. | |||||||||
| MW27a | 2021 | GOOFY IN GIANT TROUBLE | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Don R. Christensen. Artist: Walt Disney Productions. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by not having a price on the cover. | |||||||||
| MW27b | 2021 | GOOFY IN GIANT TROUBLE | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1968. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by a 39¢ price on the cover, otherwise it is identical to MW27a. | |||||||||
| MW18a | 2012 | The INVADERS - ALIEN MISSILE THREAT | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5" x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW18b | 2012 | The INVADERS - ALIEN MISSILE THREAT | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series Book¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW18a. | |||||||||
| MW18c | 2012 | The INVADERS - ALIEN MISSILE THREAT | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by the lack of trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW18b. | |||||||||
| MW32a | 2026 | JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH - THE FIERY FOE | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Variation 1; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Variation 1 is identified by a back cover ad printed in red. | |||||||||
| MW32b | 2026 | JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH - THE FIERY FOE | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Variation 2; 1968. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Variation 2 is identified by the back cover ad that is boxed with a red border, otherwise it is identical to MW32a. | |||||||||
| MW10a | 2004 | LASSIE - ADVENTURE IN ALASKA | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW10b | 2004 | LASSIE - ADVENTURE IN ALASKA | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW10a. | |||||||||
| MW10c | 2004 | LASSIE - ADVENTURE IN ALASKA | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by the lack of trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW10b. | |||||||||
| MW33 | 2027 | LASSIE AND THE SHABBY SHEIK | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. | |||||||||
| MW19 | 2013 | LONE RANGER OUTWITS CRAZY COUGAR | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. | |||||||||
| MW28 | 2022 | MAJOR MATT MASON - MOON MISSION | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: No price printed on cover. | |||||||||
| MW17a | 2011 | MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. - THE CALCUTTA AFFAIR | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW17b | 2011 | MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. - THE CALCUTTA AFFAIR | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW17a. | |||||||||
| MW17c | 2011 | MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. - THE CALCUTTA AFFAIR | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by plain end papers without trademarks on them, otherwise it is identical to MW17b. | |||||||||
| MW26 | 2020 | MICKEY MOUSE - ADVENTURE IN OUTER SPACE | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George E. Davie. Artist: Floyd Gottfredson. | |||||||||
| MW40 | 2034 | POPEYE - DANGER AHOY! | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Unknown. | |||||||||
| MW14a | 2008 | POPEYE - GHOST SHIP TO TREASURE ISLAND | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Paul S. Newman. Artist: Unknown. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW14b | 2008 | POPEYE - GHOST SHIP TO TREASURE ISLAND | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW14a. | |||||||||
| MW14c | 2008 | POPEYE - GHOST SHIP TO TREASURE ISLAND | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by no trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW14b. | |||||||||
| MW29a | 2023 | The ROAD RUNNER - THE SUPER BEEP CATCHER | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Carl Fallberg. Artist: Warner Brothers Inc. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by not having a price on the cover. | |||||||||
| MW29b | 2023 | The ROAD RUNNER - THE SUPER BEEP CATCHER | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1968. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by a 39¢ price on the cover, otherwise it is identical to MW29a. | |||||||||
| MW30a | 2024 | SHAZZAN - THE GLASS PRINCESS | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1968. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Don R. Christensen. Artist: Hanna-Barbera Productions. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by not having a price printed on the cover. | |||||||||
| MW30b | 2024 | SHAZZAN - THE GLASS PRINCESS | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1968. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by a 39¢ price on the cover, otherwise it is identical to MW30a. | |||||||||
| MW22 | 2016 | SPACE GHOST - SOURCERESS OF CYBA-3 | 9 | 18 | 36 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Don R. Christensen. Artist: Hanna-Barbera Productions. | |||||||||
| MW11a | 2005 | TARZAN - MARK OF THE RED HYENA | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: George S. Elrick. Artist: Unknown. Cover Artist: Jerry Pellini. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW11b | 2005 | TARZAN - MARK OF THE RED HYENA | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW11a. | |||||||||
| MW11c | 2005 | TARZAN - MARK OF THE RED HYENA | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by the lack of trademarks on plain end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW11b. | |||||||||
| MW36a | 2030 | TOM AND JERRY - THE ASTRO-NOTS | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 256 pages; 4-color illustrations. Author: William Johnston. Artist: MGM Inc. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by not having a price printed on cover. | |||||||||
| MW36b | 2030 | TOM AND JERRY - THE ASTRO-NOTS | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1969. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by a 39¢ price printed on the cover. | |||||||||
| MW12a | 2006 | TOM AND JERRY MEET MR. FINGERS | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 256 pages; 4-color illustrations. Author: Carl Fallberg. Artist: MGM Inc. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW12b | 2006 | TOM AND JERRY MEET MR. FINGERS | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW12a. | |||||||||
| MW12c | 2006 | TOM AND JERRY MEET MR. FINGERS | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by plain end papers without trademarks on them, otherwise it is identical to MW12b. | |||||||||
| MW16a | 2010 | WOODY WOODPECKER AND THE METEOR MENACE | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; First Printing; 1967. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 256 pages; 4-color illustrations. Author: Don R. Christensen. Artist: Walter Lantz Productions. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The first printing is identified by white trademarks on blue end papers. | |||||||||
| MW16b | 2010 | WOODY WOODPECKER AND THE METEOR MENACE | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Second Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The second printing is identified by gray trademarks on white end papers, otherwise it is identical to MW16a. | |||||||||
| MW16c | 2010 | WOODY WOODPECKER AND THE METEOR MENACE | 4 | 8 | 16 | ||||
| Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; Third Printing; 1967. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The third printing is identified by plain end papers without trademarks on them, otherwise it is identical to MW16b. | |||||||||
| MW34 | 2028 | WOODY WOODPECKER - THE SINISTER SIGNAL | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| TOP | Big Little Book 2000 Series¨; 1969. Hard cover. Size: 3 7/8" x 5' x 7/8"; 4-color illustrations; 256 pages. Author: Vic Lockman. Artist: Walter Lantz Productions. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: This book has a 39¢ price on the coverÑthere may be an earlier version without a price on the cover. | ||||||||