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Nick of Time George Alec Effinger 1st Edition Doubleday ARC Review Copy NOS. Overall Grade: Very Good / Near Fine (Unread). tem Description Title: The Nick of Time by George Alec Effinger - 1st Edition Advance Review Copy (1985) Item Overview: Available here is a rare Advance Review Copy (ARC) of The Nick of Time by George Alec Effinger, the acclaimed author of When Gravity Fails . This 1985 Doubleday First Edition is "New Old Stock" (NOS) and comes with the original publisher's review slip attached to the back of the dust jacket. This ephemera is highly sought after by collectors as it confirms the book's status as a pre-release copy sent to critics. Condition Details: Overall Grade: Very Good / Near Fine (Unread) Dust Jacket: Excellent condition; vibrant colors with no tears or major shelf wear. Binding: Tight, crisp, and never fully opened. Interior Pages: The pages have naturally yellowed (age-toned) due to the high-acid paper stock typical of 1980s Doubleday editions. However, the pages remain supple and clean —no brittleness, markings, or inscriptions. Review Slip: Original red Doubleday slip is present and securely attached.