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I, Robot is a fixup novel of science fiction short stories or essays by American writer Isaac Asimov. The stories originally appeared in the American magazines Super Science Stories and Astounding Science Fiction between 1940 and 1950 and were then compiled into a book for stand-alone publication by Gnome Press in 1950, in an initial edition of 5,000 copies. The stories are woven together by a framing narrative in which the fictional Dr. Susan Calvin tells each story to a reporter (who serves as the narrator) in the 21st century. Although the stories can be read separately, they share a theme of the interaction of humans, robots, and morality, and when combined they tell a larger story of Asimov’s fictional history of robotics.
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Isaac Asimov I Robot 1950 1st Edition Signed. Sold for Nearly $10,000.
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Very rare ”Gone With the Wind” novel signed by the cast. New York: The MacMillan Co., 1938, later edition. Novel is signed on the front endpapers by the leading cast members: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Hattie McDaniel, Ona Munson, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, Thomas Mitchell, Carroll Nye, Oscar Polk, and unit manager William J. Scully. Underneath their signatures are the names of their ”Gone With the Wind” characters, written in another hand. Housed in a custom leather clamshell box with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine, ”Gone With the Wind / Autographed by Twelve Members of Cast”. Book measures 6” x 9”. Toning to signature page, otherwise very good. With PSA/DNA for all actor’s signatures. Sold for $15,000.
James Joyce Autograph and an Henri Matisse Autograph in a Scarce Limited Edition of “Ulysses”
Scarce copy of “Ulysses” rare book by James Joyce, illustrated by Henri Matisse. New York: The Limited Editions Club: 1935. Number 297 of a limited edition run of 1500 copies. One of only 250 such copies signed by both Joyce and Matisse. Boldly signed by the author and illustrator on limitation page. Full brown buckram boards with gilt embossing to front cover and backstrip. Large octavo measures 9″ x 11.5″. Volume runs 420pp. with an introduction by Stuart Gilbert and illustrations by Henri Matisse including 20 reproductions of preliminary drawings and six original soft-ground etchings. In 1935 George Macy, founder of the fledgling Limited Editions Club, made the bold decision to commission Matisse to illustrate Joyce’s controversial and previously banned masterpiece, “Ulysses.” Matisse, understanding that Joyce’s work parodied the original eighteen episodes of the “Odyssey,” chose to create his 26 full-page illustrations as actual illustrations of Homer’s original work. Matisse later signed all 1500 of Macy’s limited edition, however, as legend has it, when Joyce realized that Matisse had been working from Homer’s “Odyssey” rather than his novel, he refused to sign any more than the 250 copies he had already signed making this double-signed edition exceedingly rare. Rare book without original slipcase, else fine condition. Sold for $14,460.
Ernest Hemingway Signed First Limited Edition of ”A Farewell to Arms” — Scarce in Original Slipcase
Ernest Hemingway signed limited first edition of his post-WWI classic, ”A Farewell to Arms”, housed in its original limited edition slipcase, with numbers matching. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1929. Published on 27 September 1929 in a limited edition of 510 numbered copies, this being #214, signed boldly ”Ernest Hemingway” in black fountain pen. In matching slipcase with Charles Scribner’s Sons plate, again listing the limited edition as #214. Measures 6.5” x 9.5”. Some chipping to seams of slipcase, overall in very good condition. Chipping to spine label, otherwise book is near fine. Sold for $10,313.
”To Kill a Mockingbird” Advance Reading Copy — One of Less Than 500 Printed, With Few Still Extant
Advance reading copy of Harper Lee’s ”To Kill a Mockingbird” with a letter by J.B. Lippincott Co. sales manager printed on the front wrapper. Letter reads, ”This first novel has hit the jackpot!…The novel will be published in July at $3.95…” Letter also contains blurb by Truman Capote. Previous owner’s name and address written in pencil to the front free endpaper, a former nun who bought for a religious bookstore in Boston. Copy is in very good to near fine condition; spine somewhat cocked, toning and light soiling to wrappers and overall light wear. It is estimated that between 400-500 advance reading copies of ”To Kill a Mockingbird” were printed, and only a handful are known to exist today. Sold for $8,098
Margaret Mitchell Gone with the Wind First Edition, First Printing Signed
Margaret Mitchell Gone with the Wind first edition, first printing signed. Elegantly signed ”Margaret Mitchell” on the front free endpaper in black ink. New York: The MacMillan Co., 1936, with the incorrect publishing date of ”May, 1936” on the copyright page identifying the first printing. Bound in ”Confederate grey” cloth boards, book measures 6” x 8.75”. Minor toning and foxing, separation starting along rear joint, and some damage to backstrip with piece torn (though still present) and staining. Overall very good condition. Sold for $6.050.
”To Kill a Mockingbird” Signed by Harper Lee in 1960, the Year of Publication
Scarce early Harper Lee signature on a first edition, fourth printing of her classic, ”To Kill a Mockingbird” published by J.B. Lippincott Company: Philadelphia: 1960. The elusive Pulitzer Prize winning author pens a rare inscription on the front free endpaper the year of the book’s release: ”To Scottie Frasier’s Godchildren: Terry and Al Rosen, With the best wishes of Harper Lee / September 14, 1960.” Harper Lee’s portrayal of life in a small Alabama town captured the essence of the South and became an instant American classic. She never finished a second novel and granted almost no interviews or public appearances. Volume runs 296pp. and measures 5.5” x 8.25”. Later eighth printing dustjacket encases the book. Some light wear to edges of dustjacket, else near fine condition. Sold for $6,250.
Signed 1st “East of Eden” Steinbeck
Signed limited edition copy of “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck. Viking Press: 1952. One of just 1,500 first edition copies signed by the author, 750 of which were intended for private distribution. Signed, “John Steinbeck” in blue ink to limitation page. First issue volume with all points present including “bite” for “bight” on p. 281, line 38. Sans dustjacket and publisher’s slipcase. Minor wear to green cloth boards. 1.5″ separation to rear hinge though binding remains tight. Overall, very good condition. Sold for $1,800.
Stephen King Signed First Printing of “The Shining”
Bestselling author Stephen King signed first edition, first printing of his horror classic “The Shining.” Doubleday & Company: Garden City, NY: 1977. King signs in black ink upon the front free endpaper dated 23 January 1992. This was King’s third published novel, after the popular “Salem’s Lot” and “Carrie.” Bound in black and gold cloth boards, with gilt lettering on backstrip. First printing mark R49 on the final page 447. Unclipped dustjacket lists the price of $8.95. Includes customer satisfaction card from the Stanley Hotel, the historic Colorado building that inspired King’s location choice for the novel. Book measures 5.75″ x 8.5″. Slight bumping to backstrip and minor creasing to dustjacket. Near fine. Sold for $1,800.
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Stephen King “The Gunslinger” Signed 1st Edition
Stephen King signed and inscribed first edition of “The Gunslinger”. One of 10,000 copies printed. Written over a period of twelve years, “The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1)” is the first in a series of stories considered among the strangest and most frightening of King’s novels. The book follows Roland, the last gunslinger, and his quest for the Dark Tower somewhere in a world in which time has no bearing. Donald M. Grant: Rhode Island: 1982. All first edition points present, with (1) both trade and limited prices listed on front flap of dustjacket, and (2) “Printed in the United States of America – First Edition” on copyright page. Original maroon cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Near fine condition with nice, uninscribed “Stephen King” signature on half-title page. Includes polaroid photograph of King signing the book. Sold for $1,182.
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