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Published by Gnome Press, New York, 1951
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Issues dustjackets, SIGNED by Isaac Asimov on the front free endpaper in the Second Foundation. All three books are First Editions, First Printings. A wonderful (3) volume set with the ORIGINAL dustjackets. The dustjackets have the publisher's $2.75 printed price present and are vibrant in color without the ubiquitous fading normally seen on Foundation and Empire . The books are in great shape and appear UNREAD. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in any of the books. A beautiful set of this Foundation trilogy SIGNED by the author and NOT inscribed to anyone. We buy SIGNED Asimov First Editions. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Gnome Press, New York, 1951
Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. David Kyle, Edd Carter, and Ric Binkley (illustrator). First Editions. An exceptional and RARE set, all three books having been SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR Isaac Asimov to the same lady in the most intriguing and charming manner - "Foundation" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a passionate Southern gal Isaac Asimov", "Foundation and Empire" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a persistent Southern gal Isaac Asimov", and "Second Foundation " SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a married Southern gal Isaac Asimov". Ah, to have been a witness to THAT book signing, where the sparks were obviously flying ! All three books stated Gnome Press First Editions, "Foundation" in dark blue boards with red lettering at spine, thinner and narrower paper and with dust jacket too large for this thinner book, although stating First Edition 1951 on CP is actually the 1954 2nd Edition. Book is Very Good, pages browning, slight toning to edges of end pages, top edge dusty, in a Very Good dust jacket, priced $2.75 front flap, small chips at spine ends and flap fold tips. "Foundation and Empire", 1952, is First Edition, First State in original red cloth, in Second Issue dust jacket in blue tones. Book is Very Good, pages uniformly browning. In Near Fine dust jacket, small chips top and bottom edges rear panel at spine. "Second Foundation", 1953. is First Edition, First State in original light blue boards, spine stamped in brown, Very Good, cloth a bit rubbed at spine ends, light toning to end pages at edges, top edge soiled, in a Very Good dust jacket, 1/2" chip top edge front panel at spine, light edge wear and soiling. Overall a Very Good set, with unique Asimov inscriptions, of this towering classic of the science fiction genre that continues to remain fresh and current. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Presentation Copy.
Published by Gnome Press, New York, 1951
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Printings of ALL three books with the ORIGINAL dustjackets. A spectacular set. The dustjackets are rich in color with light wear to the edges. Each book is bound in the publisher's cloth and is in excellent condition. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb set.
Published by GNOME PRESS, 1951
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953 FIRST STATE of the First Edition, First Printings A superb set of Near Fine/Fine, clean crisp books, in Near Fine/Fine dust jackets, Boldly signed with on laid in typed sheet by Isaac Asimov. 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, accompanied by a laid in typed page, signed by one signed by Isaac Asimov ?Isaac Asimov?. 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 withOUT owner names or inscriptions. The dust jackets 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. FOUNDATION: Stated First Edition, First Printing, Signed on a laid in typed sheet: Clean, bright book with a stunning near fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped. FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE: Stated First Edition, First Printing: Clean, bright near fine condition book with a near fine condition stunning first state dust jacket, not price-clipped. SECOND FOUNDATION: Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing Clean, bright near fine book with a near fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.A superb fine/near fine trilogy in beautiful collectible condition, with a lovely laid in typed sheet signed by Isaac 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. ****PLEASE INQUIRE For the full detailed description of each book and dust jacket, and for a set of 20 images of this trilogy. Please visit our ABE store for other landmark Science Fiction lisings. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Gnome Press, New York
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1951, 1952, 1953. Three volumes, all first edition, first printings and all in first state bindings and jackets where applicable, as per Currey. Bound in publisher's original cloth-affect boards in original unclipped dust jackets, ranging from Very Good to Very Good+, with light edge wear to books; all jackets a bit worn at extremities and with rear white panels slightly dust-soiled. Foundation exhibits light bumping to corners, former owner bookplate to front pastedown; vertical creasing to front and rear panel of jacket near spine and strip of offsetting at edges from and old-style jacket protector. Several faint, small water-drops to the covers of Foundation and Empire, jacket spine panel faded to yellow, stain to foot of spine mostly only visible from the blindside. Second Foundation exhibits at ding to the bottom of the front board, with corresponding wear to the jacket. A lovely set of this epic science-fiction trilogy.
Published by GNOME PRESS, 1951
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. *SIGNED* FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE, SECOND FOUNDATION.FINE/NEAR FINE FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTINGS W. ORIGINAL FIRST PRINTING, FIRST STATE DUST JACKETS.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.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.FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE: Stated First Edition, First Printing: Clean, bright fine condition book with a fine condition stunning first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.SECOND FOUNDATION: Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing Clean, bright fine book with a fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.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.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. Please inquire for images as ABE has a 5 image limit per listing. Please see our ABE store for other SciFi titles. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Gnome Press, 1951
Seller: First and Fine, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Isaac Asimov (1951-53) Foundation trilogy, US first editions, first printings, all first state, published by Gnome Press. The set is comprised of: Foundation (1951), CURREY (A) Dark blue cloth with red lettering on spine. Galaxy on front cover. Words on spine horizontal. Boards are 21 cm high. Sheets measure 20.3 x 13.5 cm and are 1.9 cm across the top. Spaceships colored blue on front cover. Rear flaps feature Journey to Infinity and Typewriter in the Sky and Fear. Back cover: 3 titles plus forthcoming Fantasy Calendar for 1952. Gnome Press address given as 80 East 11th Street, N. Y. 3 Condition: a near fine book with no bookplates, no previous owners scribbles, no stamps. Internally absolutely clean. Light shelf wear only which includes rubbing to the bottom board edges from sliding in and out of shelf. The dust jacket is very good with some rubbing to folds and small chipping to spine tips. Foundation and Empire (1952), Currey (A) Red boards with black lettering lettering on spine. Released 1952. Galaxy symbol on front boards. Gnome Press on spine measures 2.2 cm across, sheets bulk 1.8 cm. Four-color cover with A new science fiction novel by ISAAC ASIMOV across front cover. Front flap says GNOME PRESS/NEW YORK. Back cover: Rear flap has DON T MISS THE FIRST BOOK! printed in red. Gnome Press address given as 80 East 11th Street, N. Y. 3 Condition: a near fine book in a very good dust jacket. The book is spotless with just a little rubbing to the bottom edges of the boards from sliding in and out of the shelf. The dust jacket is very good with NO spine fade to the spine. Light edge wear to folds. Second Foundation (1953), CURREY (A) blue boards with black lettering on spine. First state dust jacket with 25 titles on the back panel. Gnome Press address given as 80 East 11th Street, N. Y. 3. Condition: a near fine book, internally spotless with the usual light rubbing to the boards bottom edges. Fine dust jacket with nothing major to report. Also, an original typed letter signed by Isaac Asimov. One page, 4to, New York, 15th January 1949, to Erle Korshak of Shasta Publishers. One of the earliest Asimov letters we have seen with great content revealing the business nature and wit of the author. Asimov acknowledges receipt of his correspondent s letter, which he has read carefully, and remarks The notion of an annual anthology of the best of science fiction is a good one, and the continuing and growing market for hard-cover science-fiction is something that cannot help but be pleasant for an author , further adding Three of my stories have already been anthologized, and $25 establishes a record low as far as money returns are concerned rather easily, I might add so that I cannot help but hope that the larger publishing houses go on to express even more than mere interest and also discussing the structure of fees in the release form that Korshak had sent him, I notice that if Shasta publishes the story, then I get $25 for each reprint i.e. 10 reprints, $250. If, however, someone other than Shasta, (say Simon & Schuster or Macmillan) publishes the story, then I get $25 altogether, i.e. 10 reprints, $25. This seems to follow the principle of Them ez hez most money; pays least . Is that constitutional? Furthermore, the second paragraph says that an outside publisher will pay as much as Shasta can squeeze out of them, but in no case less than $25. The third paragraph, however, seems to commit me to accept $25 flat with no qualifying statement that it might conceivably be more. Being the world s poorest contract lawyer, these are probably silly points I am trying to make, but I would enjoy enlightenment . Annotated in initialled by Korshak to the upper left corner, indicating that he replied to Asimov on 17th January 1949. Beautiful. First and Fine. Signed by Author(s).
hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. All three books in the trilogy, each in fine condition. Books two and three are first trade editions, and book one is stated First Edition, has correct $2.75 price on front flap of jacket, but is less thick than the true first edition, so generally considered a second issue of the first edition. Books two and three are the correct first edition, first issue thickness. Foundation, Second Foundation and Foundation and Empire, all in remarkable condition. In Second Foundation short piece of tape on inside of dj not visible from outside. In Foundation and Empire, narrow crack in rear hinge. First issue, First issue, and second issue.
Published by Doubleday and Company, 1950
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Doubleday, New York, 1950, 1951, and 1952 The Empire series is a set of three books written by Asimov, although not published in order. ?Pebble in the Sky? is young Isaac Asimov?s first novel, full of wonders and ideas, and is the book that launched the novels of the Galactic Empire, which culminated in the Foundation series ? however it is chronologically the last book of the Empire series even though it was published first. Asimov also noted that the books ?were not written in the order in which (perhaps) they should be read?. This trilogy, their respective publication dates and the dates of the actual storylines are shown below: The Stars, Like Dust (1951) ? first novel, set in the 49th century (4850), thousands of years in the future before the founding of a Galactic Empire The Currents of Space (1952) ? second novel, set in the 112th century (11129), set thousands of years in the future during Trantor?s unification of the galaxy into a Galactic Empire Pebble in the Sky (1950) ? third novel but published first, set in the 125th century (12411), primarily set thousands of years in the future on Earth, when the galaxy is unified into a Galactic Empire This is Golden Age SciFi at its finest, with the third and final book in the Galactic Empire series (Pebble In The Sky) considered the spectacular precursor to the classic Foundation series. One moment Joseph Schwartz is a happily retired tailor in Chicago, 1949. The next he?s a helpless stranger on Earth during the heyday of the first Galactic Empire. Earth, as he soon learns, is a backwater, just a pebble in the sky, despised by all the other 200 million planets of the Empire because its people dare to claim it?s the original home of man. And Earth is poor, with great areas of radioactivity ruining much of its soil?so poor that everyone is sentenced to death at the age of sixty. Joseph Schwartz is sixty-two. Described below by order to read the trilogy and not by publication date: CONDITION STATED FIRST EDITION, First Printings: FINE/Near Fine, clean crisp books all in near fine vibrant dust jackets for the complete first edition set of the Galactic Empire Trilogy, with the copy of Pebble in the Sky signed by Isaac Asimov on a laid in signature ?Isaac Asimov / 2 Sep 83?. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AND A FULL DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other landmark SciFi listings. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Gnome Press / Doubleday, 1951
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
*** THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY *** FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION & EMPIRE & SECOND FOUNDATION, Gnome Press / Doubleday, 1951, 1952 & 1953 respectively, first edition Gnome Press text blocks save for FOUNDATION which is a second printing with first state Doubleday bindings and dust-wrappers, 3 volumes, all fine in like full color pictorial dust-wrappers. A rare early hybrid which dumbfounded me when I first became aware of it over 40 years ago. Quite scarce today.
Published by Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1988
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine, Leather Bound. Book accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather. Faint rubbing on bottom text block corner. ; Signed by author on 2nd FEP. ; First Easton Press Edition.
Published by Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1979
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Illustrated by Michael Whelan (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+, Leather Bound. Book accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Foxing on text block edges. ; Second front end page signed by Isaac Asimov; Collector's Edition; Signed by Author.
Published by Easton Press, 1988
Seller: Farbeyond Books, LAWRENCE, KS, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. From the Estate of James Gunn, with unused book plate and collector's note. Collector's edition with genuine leather binding, archival quality paper, 22 kt gilt lettering/decorations, and a permanent ribbon marker. Spine has raised bands. No marks within, pages are crisp. Introduction by James Gunn. Illustrations by Michael Whelan. Includes: The Story Behind The "Foundation", Foundation, Foundation and Empire, & Second Foundation. Small amount of wear on the bottom edge of page gilt (see image). If you have any additional questions or concerns, or would like more pictures, please feel free to reach out. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Gnome Press, 1950
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. *** ASSOCIATION COPY 1/11 SUCH ***MEN AGAINST THE STARS, Gnome Press, 1950, first edition, some soiling / age toning to the t.p.e.'s and fore edge, else vg+/near fine in very fine Edd Cartier pictorial dust-wrapper. Contains contributions by Isaac Asimov, Hal Clement, L. Ron Hubbard, Murray Leinster, E. Mayne Hull, Lewis Padgett, A. E. Van Vogt, Manly Wade Wellman, et.al. as well as the first appearance in print of any portion of THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY in book form by Isaac Asimov. Formerly science fiction writer Hal Clements copy who here supplies one of the contributions: COLD FRONT. 1/11 such copies association copes.
Published by LONDON THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 2012
Seller: Hawkridge Books, Bakewell, United Kingdom
First Edition
THREE VOLUME SET. CONSISTS: FOUNDATION, SECOND FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE. FIRST PRINTING, FINE COPIES WITHOUT THE SLIPCASE. ILLUSTRATIONS BY ALEX WELLS. VERY SCARCE.
Published by Gnome Press, 1950
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. MEN AGAINST THE STARS, Gnome Press, 1950, first edition, upper front fore edge corner tip ever so slightly bumped, some light dust-soil to the t.p.e.'s, else fine in a very fine Edd Cartier pictorial dust-wrapper. Contains contributions by Isaac Asimov, Hal Clement, L. Ron Hubbard, Murray Leinster, E. Mayne Hull, Lewis Padgett, A. E. Van Vogt, Manly Wade Wellman, et.al. as well as the first appearance in print of any portion of THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY in book form by Isaac Asimov.
Published by The Folio Society, London, 2012
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Wells, Alex (illustrator). 1st Edition Thus. First Folio edition, three volume hardcover set, all three books have a tiny skew to their binding, and very mild wear to their cover corners. Otherwise, this is a solid, tight, clean and bright, Near Fine set in a Very Good+ slipcase, which has slight bumps to the corners, some rubbing with faint smudging to the panels, and mild wear to the edges. Additional images are available upon request.
Published by Barnes & Noble, 2011
ISBN 10: 0307292061ISBN 13: 9780307292063
Seller: BookBazaar, DESERTHOTSPRINGS, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition.
Published by Bantam Spectra, New York, 1981
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition Thus; Tenth Printing. Fine in boards. Gilded text block edges.
Published by Random House UK, 2020
Seller: Collectors' Bookstore, Deurne, Belgium
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. First Edition. First Edition thus, as good as new. Foundation trilogy Special Collection by Isaac Asimov. Published by Random House UK in 2020. Hardcover. A new edition of the great sci-fi trilogy, a riveting saga of humanity's struggle against darkness played out on a grand scale. Features the 3 novels Foundation, Foundation & Empire and Second Foundation. Collectible item in excellent condition.
Published by Heinemann/Octopus, 1983
ISBN 10: 0905712668ISBN 13: 9780905712666
Seller: Book Dispensary, Concord, ON, Canada
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VERY GOOD hardcover in VERY GOOD dust jacket, no marks in text, tight binding, clean exterior.
Published by Bantam, New York, 2011
Seller: Twinwillow Books, Los Alamitos, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Complete number line. Full decorative leather with ribbed spine, gilt edges, ribbon bookmark and galaxy photo end papers. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 Book; binding tight, mild bump to top corners else boards straight and clean; modest bumping to edges else text free of marks. appears barely read. No dust jacket as issued. Color bright and sharp. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box.
Published by U.S.A.: Harper Prism, 1997
ISBN 10: 0061052434ISBN 13: 9780061052439
Seller: ILT Books, Gilbert, AZ, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This copy of the first book in the Second Foundation trilogy (fully authorized by the estate of Isaac Asimov, author of the original Foundation Trilogy), is INSCRIBED by author Gregory Benford on the title page, and SIGNED by Greg Bear--who wrote the second book in the trilogy--on the acknowledgements page, above his name. (The third book was by David Brin--collectively, they're known as the "Killer B's." The book is unread, clean, straight, tight, and unmarked, kept in non-smoking storage. The dust jacket has some very slight rubbing and crimping on the top spine and rear. All three books in the trilogy, all signed first editions (see individual listings for details) can be purchased together for $110, by special arrangement with the bookseller. All books are from the personal collection of longtime California bookseller/author Jeffrey J. Mariotte. All signatures are guaranteed authentic. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by Book Sales, 1988
ISBN 10: 0905712617ISBN 13: 9780905712611
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. First Edition.
Published by Harper Prism, 1997
ISBN 10: 0061052434ISBN 13: 9780061052439
Seller: HERB RIESSEN-RARE BOOKS, Costa Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Slight fading to spine.
Published by Harpertorch, NY, 2000
ISBN 10: 0061056391ISBN 13: 9780061056390
Book First Edition
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. 1st printing, June 2000. Cover art is uncredited. Spine creasing.