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1952140904004New York: Gnome Press 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition First Printing. In first state binding with red binding and black nebula insignia on the front cover. Very Good in a Good first state dust jacket with price of $2.75 intact. Pages lightly age toned. Cloth shows edge wear and wear at spine ends. Light shelf lean. The dust jacket shows rubbing chipping and edge wear with loss at spine ends and splitting and loss to flap folds some of which has been repaired and strengthened with archival mending tissue from the verso. A nice copy presents well. Gnome Press hardcover books
19195Garden City NY: Doubleday. Boards. Very Good /Very Good . A handsome copy of this uncommon --and very early-- Doubleday reprint of the 1st title of 3 in Isaac Asimov's legendary "Foundation" series. Re-issuing the original Gnome Press sheets from 1951 --resulting in a degree of inevitable light browning to the pages-- this copy probably circa 1960 has the look and feel of a very early --if not the 2nd-- printing of "Foundation". Tight and VG very light offsetting along the pastedown and endpaper top-edges in a crisp price-clipped VG dustjacket with just a touch of light creasing along the spine ends. Octavo original Gnome Press photograph of Asimov by Phillip Leonian appearing on the rear panel. <br/><br/> Doubleday hardcover books
19512003008New York: Gnome Press 1951. First editions. hardcover. Very good./Very good. Very good in very good dust jackets. First edition stated on each title page. The Empire has evidence of tape on the back panel of the jacket. Housed in a custom-made clamshell case with leather spine with gold lettering. Gnome Press unknown books
1951006743New York: Gnome Press 1951. An exceptional and RARE set all three books having been SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR Isaac Asimov to the same lady in the most intriguing and charming manner - "Foundation" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a passionate Southern gal Isaac Asimov" "Foundation and Empire" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a persistent Southern gal Isaac Asimov" and "Second Foundation " SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a married Southern gal Isaac Asimov". Ah to have been a witness to THAT book signing where the sparks were obviously flying ! All three books stated Gnome Press First Editions "Foundation" in dark blue boards with red lettering at spine thinner and narrower paper and with dust jacket too large for this thinner book although stating First Edition 1951 on CP is actually the 1954 2nd Edition. Book is Very Good pages browning slight toning to edges of end pages top edge dusty in a Very Good dust jacket priced $2.75 front flap small chips at spine ends and flap fold tips. "Foundation and Empire" 1952 is First Edition First State in original red cloth in Second Issue dust jacket in blue tones. Book is Very Good pages uniformly browning. In Near Fine dust jacket small chips top and bottom edges rear panel at spine. "Second Foundation" 1953. is First Edition First State in original light blue boards spine stamped in brown Very Good cloth a bit rubbed at spine ends light toning to end pages at edges top edge soiled in a Very Good dust jacket 1/2" chip top edge front panel at spine light edge wear and soiling. Overall a Very Good set with unique Asimov inscriptions of this towering classic of the science fiction genre that continues to remain fresh and current. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Editions. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by David Kyle Edd Carter and Ric Binkley . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Presentation Copy. Gnome Press Hardcover books
198210986Garden City: Doubleday & Company 1982. First Edition Second Printing. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First edition of Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov. Octavo 366pp. Yellow boards blue faux leather spine title printed on spine. Lacking "first edition" statement on copyright page. Likely never read. In publisher's near fine dust jacket $14.95 on front flap faint toning to spine bright illustrations. Signed by Isaac Asimov on the title page. From the personal collection of D. Douglas Fratz five-time Hugo nominee and well-known science fiction book reviewer. The fourth novel in the Foundation Series. Doubleday & Company hardcover books
198210456Garden City: Doubleday & Company 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First edition of Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov. Octavo 366pp. Yellow boards blue faux leather spine title printed on spine. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. Likely never read. In publisher's near fine dust jacket $14.95 on front flap short closed tear to rear panel along bottom edge bright illustrations. An excellent example. The fourth novel in the Foundation Series. Doubleday & Company hardcover books
1982163587Garden City: Doubleday & Company 1982. Octavo boards. First edition third printing with code "M44" on page 365. A presentation copy with signed inscription by Asimov to Lin Carter on the title page: "To Lin Carter / beloved rival / Isaac Asimov / 18 Feb 83." Fourth novel of the Foundation series. Winner of the 1983 Hugo award. 1982 Nebula nominee. Anatomy of Wonder 2004 II-47. Sargent British and American Literature 1516-1985 p. 410. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. A wonderful association copy. #163587 Doubleday & Company unknown books
1982140938551Garden City New York: Doubleday & Company 1982. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition first printing. Signed by Isaac Asimov and inscribed to a former owner on the title page. Near Fine with light wear to corners and spine ends in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with a slight spine-fade and light foxing. A beautiful copy signed by the author. Doubleday & Company unknown books
002474Doubleday. 1st Edition. Soft cover. First Edition. uncorrected proof near fine in wrappers with minor wear. Won 1983 Hugo Award. Doubleday unknown books
1982142677Binghamton: Whispers Press 1982. Octavo leather-backed linen. Limited edition. One of 1000 numbered copies signed by Asimov and publisher Stuart Schiff. "A belated sequel to the 'Foundation Trilogy' marking Asimov's return to his distinctive brand of cerebral space opera after more than twenty years. In this yarn and the related novels THE ROBOTS OF DAWN ROBOTS AND EMPIRE FOUNDATION AND EARTH and PRELUDE TO FOUNDATION Asimov explains the galactic history of THE STARS LIKE DUST and the "Foundation" series as a plot by the robots from the otherwise unconnected 'Robot' stories to ensure the survival and happiness of the human race and hints that the history-altering time travelers of THE END OF ETERNITY set up the whole thing." - Pringle The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction second edition 1995 p. 143. Winner of the 1983 Hugo award. 1982 Nebula nominee. Anatomy of Wonder 2004 II-47. Sargent British and American Literature 1516-1985 p. 410. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. #142677 Whispers Press unknown books
198232736Garden City NY: Doubleday 1982. First Edition. 8vo 366. A fine copy in slightly scuffed dj. The fourth novel in the Foundation Series. Doubleday unknown books
1982WRCLIT34113Garden City: Doubleday 1982. Cloth and boards. First edition trade issue. Tiny ink name in endsheet gutter else about fine in dust jacket. Doubleday hardcover books
1982Embry 195059Doubleday & Co. 1982. Early printing with 14.95 jacket price. Fine in near fine faintly rubbed dust jacket with a short closed tear in mylar cover. Doubleday & Co., 1982. Early printing with 14.95 jacket price. unknown books
198289394Garden City:: Doubleday & Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 0385177259 . The fourth novel in the Foundation series. Stated first edition. Very good in a very good minor edge wear and age toning dust jacket. . Doubleday & Company, hardcover books
198280132Garden City:: Doubleday & Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 0385177259 . The fourth novel in the Foundation series. A later printing. Very good in a very good dust jacket. . Doubleday & Company, hardcover books
198093335NY:: Doubleday. Near Fine. 1980s. Hardcover. B07M6NR1G1 . Part of The Isaac Asimov Collection. Book club edition. Near fine in blue leatherette binding with gilt lettering along the spine and color illustration on front board. No dust jacket as issued. ; 227 pages . Doubleday, hardcover books
19826375JGarden City: Doubleday 1982. First Edition. Fine in a dust jacket with a minute hint of wear. Doubleday unknown books
1850WRCAM39961United States 1850. Four individual sheets three matted and one mounted on card. Some scattered foxing affecting two of the watercolors. Generally very good. Isaac Sprague 1811-95 was one of the most prolific and well-known illustrators of flora and fauna in 19th-century America. Stafleu & Cowan lists seven composite works ranging from 1848 to 1891 that included Sprague's illustrations in addition to his WILD FLOWERS OF AMERICA and FLOWERS OF THE FIELD AND FOREST both published in 1882. He is particularly remembered for accompanying John James Audubon on his expedition up the Missouri River in 1843 aiding the master painter with ornithological sketches and drawings. The two first met on August 19 1840 when Audubon admired the young artist's bird drawings. Audubon recorded the meeting in a journal entry: <br> <br> "Saw some very remarkable drawings of birds far better than any ever made by the immortal Alexr- Wilson by a young man named Sprague. Truly wonderful drawings my dearest friends. But this person was out shooting and I did not see him. I however wrote a few lines on several of them the purports of which I trust will not displease him." <br> <br> The diary Sprague kept on this trip in which he gives useful accounts of the settlements and topography of the Missouri River valley is now held by the Boston Athenaeum. <br> <br> Sprague also illustrated several works by important naturalist Asa Gray including Gray's BOTANICAL TEXT-BOOK and MANUAL OF BOTANY OF THE NORTHERN UNITED STATES. Gray's wife the editor of his letters wrote the following description cited in McKelvey's BOTANICAL EXPLORATION: <br> <br> "President then Professor Felton.knowing Dr. Gray was looking for someone for his scientific drawings recommended Mr. Sprague and he began with the illustrations for the Lowell lectures and the new edition of the BOTANICAL TEXT-BOOK. Dr. Gray was delighted with his gift for beauty his accuracy his quick appreciation of structure and his skill in making dissections. Mr. Sprague was from that time his chief and almost only illustrator for his books both educational and purely scientific." <br> <br> The drawings are as follows: <br> <br> 1 "Blue Jay." Original watercolor 12 x 9 3/4 inches. Matted. In very good condition. Depicts a blue jay beak open perched on a branch with a focus on the detailing of the head and feathers. Light foxing but colors remain quite strong. A fine precise work. <br> <br> 2 "Robin and Holly." Original watercolor 12 x 9 3/4 inches. Matted. Marginal chipping and tape stains not visible under mat. Tanned. Good condition and quite visually appealing. Depicts an American Robin perched on a holly branch with holly leaves and berries in the background. <br> <br> 3 "Pine Grosbeak." Pencil drawing 15 x 11 inches. Matted. In fine condition. A fine sketch of this western bird labeled in pencil at lower left corner. <br> <br> 4 "Savannah Sparrow." Original watercolor 5 x 4 1/4 inches. Mounted on card. Some soiling and foxing. Good. A beautifully detailed small drawing with particular attention paid to the mottled coloration of the feathers. <br> <br> Although none of the works is signed each has a provenance connecting it either to a Sprague descendant or to an early owner in Sprague's native Hingham Massachusetts. The pieces were eventually sold through Goodspeed's Book Shop in the 1960s. <br> <br> On the whole a remarkable group of original works by an important ornithological and botanical illustrator acclaimed by no lesser contemporary naturalists than Audubon and Gray. McKelvey BOTANICAL EXPLORATION pp.834-36. STAFLEU & COWAN 12.635 12.636 ref. BM NATURAL HISTORY V:1993 ref. unknown books
192953262London:: Country Life. Good. 1929. Hardcover. Sixteen well preseved plates with tissue guards. First edition. Long tear across and down the front spine edge else good in red and brown cloth. No dust jacket. ; 84 pages . Country Life, hardcover books
19771293582Norfolk: Donning 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto; VG/no-DJ; teal spine with gold text;. 1293582. Full-priced Rockville. Donning hardcover books
1793299055London: S. W. Fores 1793. Etching with hand coloring. Sheet measures 10 5/8" x 17"<br/><br/> This satirical print features two frames depicting four Frenchmen and four Englishmen sharing a meal. On the left four emaciated French sanculottes are depicted tugging the limbs of one frog with violent imagery in the background. A broken pitcher is labeled 'Water'. Rats are seem scurrying around while a starved cat appears dead or dying. On the right four plump Englishmen sit around a table indulging in a feast. Pitchers are seen overflowing with foam. A well fed dog is resting while a cat catches prey. A window in the background shows lush vegetation and people working the land. In very good condition for this scarce caricature. Small chips and spotting to margins not affecting the image.<br/><br/> S. W. Fores unknown books
183469033Philadelphia: J. Richards. Good. 1834. Hardcover. Philadelphia: Printed for the Editors by J. Richards 1834 380 pages. VOLUME V. The interior complete and sound with staining to both sets of endpapers. The binding is full leather and boards are completely detached spine perished. A good copy best suited for reading rebinding or reference. . J. Richards hardcover books
193925046NY: Lee Furman 1939. First Edition. 8vo pp. 480. Index. Illustrated. Cover little worn o/w VG. The firm published America's music for over 50 years until bought out by Warner Brothers. Lee Furman unknown books
1925UHARFRU00LRMacmillan 1925. Very Good. Harris Franklin Stewart and Newbern Isaac Butt. Fruits of Mormonism. New York: Macmillan 1925. First edition. 146pp. Indexed. Illustrated. 8vo. Blue cloth. Book condition: Very good with light bumping to edges alight soiling to spine and previous owner's name in pen to front pastedown. Moisture spotting to front cover. Macmillan hardcover books
1925UHARFRU00JGMacmillan 1925. Very Good. Harris Franklin Stewart and Newbern Isaac Butt. Fruits of Mormonism. New York: Macmillan 1925. First edition. 146pp. Indexed. Illustrated. 8vo. Hardcover. Book condition: VG. Lengthy contemporary gift inscription in ink on front free endsheet. Macmillan hardcover books
