Lot 109
  • 109

Heinlein, Robert A.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A Collection of 4 volumes, comprising:
Rocket Ship Galileo. New York: Scribner's Sons, 1947, first edition (Scribners "A" and seal printed on the imprint page), original black cloth lettered in green on spine and with illustration on upper cover, dust-jacket (first state with "$2.00" on upper flap), binding bumped at extremities, dust-jacket frayed at extremities with some minor loss and repairs to reverse; The Man Who Sold the Moon. Chicago: Shasta Publishers, 1950, first edition, original black cloth-backed tan cloth, dust-jacket, "Future History" slips laid-down to endpapers, some minor browning, dust-jacket frayed at extremities with some minor loss and damp-staining; The Green Hills of Earth. Chicago: Shasta Publishers, 1951, presentation copy inscribed by the author, original black cloth-backed green boards, dust-jacket, dust-jacket slightly frayed at extremities; A Comedy of Justice. New English Library, 1984, proof copy with minor authorial corrections, original wrappers, some soiling to wrappers; all 8vo (4)

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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