Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953
FIRST STATE of the First Edition, First Printings A superb set of Fine/Near Fine, clean crisp books, in Fine/Near Fine dust jackets, Boldly signed with a laid in signature.
Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953
This listing is for the FIRST STATE, FIRST PRINTINGS of the FOUNDATION TRIOLOGY, a set of three Fine/near fine stated first edition books by Asimov, one signed by Asimov on a laid in signature. With publication dates of 1951 for FOUNDATION, 1952 for FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE, and 1953 for SECOND FOUNDATION. Published by Gnome Press, New York. A handsome set of this trilogy consisting of first state dust jackets, and stunning clean fine/near fine first edition books. The dustjackets all have the publisher’s $2.75 printed price present and are vibrant in color without the ubiquitous fading normally seen on Foundation and Empire. This outstanding fine set has been otherwise discounted due to two of books have several fascinating small very neat bibliographic pen marks on their “contents” page with the name and date of the origin of the original publications. This outstanding fine set has been otherwise discounted due to two of books have several fascinating small very neat bibliographic pen marks on their “contents” page with the name and date of the origin of the original publications, otherwise this set would list closer to $19,000.
FOUNDATION:
Stated First Edition, First Printing, Signed on a laid in signature: Clean, bright book with a stunning near fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.
The book is in beautiful fine condition with blue cloth boards, with red titles to spine, and a galaxy image to front. Currey binding A boards. Includes a laid-in signature signed by Asimov, “Isaac Asimov”. The boards are in crisp condition, with clean cloth, sharp corners, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The internal body pages and end papers are clean and flat with but neat bibliography notes to the content page marking the publisher’s name and date, otherwise No marks, No stains, No writing, No inscriptions, No bookplates, No tears, No bent pages and No foxing. Beautiful clean crisp, highly collectible example of this title appearing as unread! Please see images.
The original extremely scarce first edition, first state dust jacket is in stunning near fine condition with strong vibrant colors. The dust jacket has benefited from slight restoration by an expert paper conservator and presents as a near fine example. The jacket has No chips, No edgewear, No stains, No rubbing and No foxing. Touch of slight toning to the rear panel. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped, and has a stated price of $2.75. Please see detailed images.
FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE:
Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing: Clean, bright fine condition book with a fine condition stunning first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.
The book is in fine beautiful condition with red cloth boards with unfaded black titles to spine, and a galaxy image to front. Currey binding A boards. The boards have clean cloth, sharp corners, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The internal body pages and end papers are clean, with no owner names, no bookplates and no bookstore stamps. The contents page has one neat penned line listing the original publication and date. Otherwise the internal pages crisp and flat with No marks, No writing, No stains, and No foxing. A beautiful example of this title, appearing as unread! Please see images.
The original extremely scarce first edition, first state dust jacket is in beautiful fine condition with strong vibrant colors and withOUT the common color fading to the spine. The dust jacket has benefited from very slight restoration to the outer spine tips by an expert paper conservator and presents as a near fine example. The jacket has No chips, No edgewear, No stains, No rubbing and No foxing but slight toning to the rear panel. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped, and has a stated price of $2.75. Please see detailed images.
SECOND FOUNDATION:
Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing Clean, bright fine book with a fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.
The book is in beautiful crisp fine condition with light blue boards, with brown/red titles to spine. Currey binding A boards. The boards are in crisp condition, with clean cloth, sharp corners, one tip bump and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The end papers are clean with no owner names, no inscriptions and no bookplates. The internal body pages are clean and flat with No marks, No stains, No writing, No bookplates, No tears, No bent pages and No foxing. Beautiful clean crisp, highly collectible example of this title. Please see images.
The original extremely scarce first edition, first state dust jacket is in stunning condition with strong vibrant colors. The dust jacket has benefited from very slight restoration to the outer spine tips by an expert paper conservator and presents as a near fine example. The jacket has No chips, No edgewear, No stains, No rubbing and No foxing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped, and has a stated price of $2.75. Please see detailed images.
A superb fine/near fine trilogy in beautiful collectible condition, with a lovely laid in signature by Asimov. “Asimov’s acclaimed Foundation Trilogy, was the winner of the 1966 Hugo Award for “Best All-Time Series.” Would make a wonderful gift and investment for an Asimov collector.
