Doubleday, New York, 1951
First Edition, First printing Near fine stated first edition in a scarce vibrant exquisite unfaded dust jacket. BOLDLY SIGNED by Ray Bradbury, “Ray Bradbury” in brown/gold felt tip and not inscribed to anyone! Near fine book with near fine jacket.
The book is in great condition with beige boards, with unfaded titles to spine. The boards have sharp corners with one tiny tip bump, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The internal pages and end papers are clean and flat with No marks, No inscriptions, No stains, No bent pages and No foxing. The book was signed on the front free end paper by Ray Bradbury “Ray Bradbury” in vibrant brown/gold felt tip. Beautiful clean book, internally appearing as unread. Please see images.
The original first edition dust jacket is in near fine condition withOUT the endemic spine fading common to this title, (note that most all the jackets have excessive fading of the the red spine to a pale beige). Instead The jacket is has vibrant colors. The jacket has benefited from a small touch of restoration to the spine tips, and presents in near fine condition with No edgewear, No chips, No tears, No rips, No stains, and No rubbing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $2.75, and is now protected in a new clear removeable archival cover. Please see detailed images.
A very exceptional copy of this superb signed title in highly collectible condition. Presents well on the shelf.
