Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953
FIRST STATE of the First Edition, First Printings Fine/Near Fine, clean crisp books, Signed on a laid in signature, near fine/fine unclipped dust jackets.
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 near fine stated first edition books by Asimov, one signed 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 near fine first edition books.
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 near 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 clip which is signed and dated by Asimov as “Isaac Asimov”. The boards are in crisp condition, with clean cloth, sharp corners, one small tip very slightly pushed, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The internal body pages and end papers are clean and flat with 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 great condition with strong vibrant colors with even the spine still maintaining a bright red. 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.
FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE:
Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing: Clean, bright book with a near fine stunning first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.
The book is in near fine beautiful crisp 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, with 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 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 condition with strong vibrant colors and very slight toning to the rear panel. The dust jacket has benefited from slight restoration to the 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.
SECOND FOUNDATION:
Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing Clean, bright book with a near fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.
The book is in beautiful crisp condition with light blue boards, with brown/red titles to spine. Currey binding A boards. The boards are in crisp condition, with clean cloth, and a hint of toning to the rear board. The binding is tight and square. The book has sharp corners and no edgewear. The end papers are clean with no owner names, 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 great condition with strong vibrant colors. The dust jacket has benefited from very slight restoration to the 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.
Scarce fine/near fine trilogy in beautiful collectible condition, with a 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.
