Simon And Schuster, New York, 1962
First Edition, First printing Near fine stated first edition, BOLDLY SIGNED AND DATED by Ray Bradbury in blue pen as “Ray Bradbury / 3/26/86”, across the front end paper. Near fine book with near fine jacket.
The book is in near fine condition with crisp, clean mustard boards , The boards have sharp corners with but a few slightly softened, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The end papers are clean with but one extremely tiny owner name hidden under the flap of the dust jacket, otherwise no inscriptions, and no bookplates. BOLDLY SIGNED AND DATED by Ray Bradbury in blue pen as “Ray Bradbury / 3/26/86”, across the front end paper. The internal pages are bright, flat and clean inside with No marks, No inscriptions, No stains, No writing, No bent pages and No foxing. Clean, crisp book appearing as unread. Bright Strong red top stain applied by publisher, and rough cut outer page edges as issued. Please see images.
The original first edition dust jacket has benefited from some slight restoration to the spine tips by an expert paper conservator and presents as a near fine example. The price clipped jacket has strong vibrant colors with No edgewear, No rips, No chips, No rubbing, No fading and No foxing. Stunning jacket! The dust jacket is now protected in a new clear removeable archival cover. Please see images.
A very handsome copy of this title with a scarce signature in difficult to find near fine condition. One of Bradbury’s landmark titles. Presents extremely well on the shelf.
