Doubleday & Company, New York, 1957
Stated First Edition, First Printing Stunning FINE book with the very good original unclipped dust jacket. Boldly signed and inscribed with a Superb Dandelion drawing in black felt tip by Ray Bradbury.
The book is in crisp, clean fine condition with bright yellow boards with unfaded titles to spine. The boards have sharp corners, and no edgewear, and still maintain their original sheen. The binding is tight and square. The internal pages and end papers are bright, clean and flat with No marks, No inscriptions, No owner names, No writing, No stains, No bent pages and No foxing. Boldly signed, dated and inscribed in black felt tip by Ray Bradbury, who include a superb drawing of a Dandelion, “This Dandelion is Sent / To Philip Trask / Good Wishes / Ray Bradbury / May 2002 . Bright unfaded yellow top stain applied by publisher. Beautiful book, appearing internally as unread. Please see images.
The original lightly chipped unrestored first edition dust jacket is in beautiful condition with strong vibrant colors. The jacket is just slightly nicked to spine and corner tips. Some of the common sunning to the spine, otherwise the dust jacket has No edgewear, No chips, No tears, No rips, No stains, No rubbing and and No fading. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $3.95 on the inner flap. Now protected in a new clear removeable archival cover. Please see detailed images.
A stunning scarce boldly signed example of this title. Presents beautifully on the shelf.
