NMLP P-009830 · True-first precedence · minted 2026-07-04

The Claw of the Conciliator

Gene Wolfe · Timescape / Simon & Schuster (New York) · 1981

The US Timescape/Simon & Schuster 1981 hardcover is the true first; the UK Sidgwick & Jackson edition is separate. The signed/limited editions of the New Sun volumes are distinct collectible states. Won the 1981 Nebula Award for Best Novel and the 1982 Locus Award.

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New Mexico Literacy Project — True-first precedence NMLP P-009830 for "The Claw of the Conciliator" by Gene Wolfe (https://newmexicoliteracyproject.org/id/point/p-009830, CC BY 4.0, dataset DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21184548).