Assignment Eternity, Signed (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Ric Binkley (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Edition - Limited to 3000 copies of which 500 are signed and numbered; this is number 48. Inscribed by Heinlein on the limitation page to C.S. Kuhn. First edition [stated] in bright brick colored cloth boards with gilt stamped spine. Jacket by Ric Binkley. Reading PA: Fantasy Press (1953), 256 pages. "Four Long Science Fiction Stories". A Nearly Fine copy that has the limitation page has damp staining. Sharp and bright dust jacket is unclipped [$3.00], has a couple of tiny tears and chips, and is in a protective mylar cover. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Printing of the stated First Edition; first issue, original brick red cloth with gilt spine titles [ Currey binding State A]. Fine in fine dust jacket. Clean, tight binding, not read. Looks like the day it was issued. Beautiful burnt orange cloth Limited Numbered First Edition (so stated) signed by the author on the limitation page. The dust jacket is complete with the original price ($3.00). Collects "Gulf," "Elsewhen," "Lost Legacy," and "Jerry Was a Man.". Signed by Author(s).

First edition. Octavo, cloth. One of 500 numbered copies signed by Heinlein. Collects the stories; "Gulf," "Elsewhen," "Lost Legacy," and "Jerry Was a Man." A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (33484).

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine in Archival Plastic. Limited Numbered First Edition. A beautiful burnt orange cloth Limited Numbered First Edition (so stated) inscribed by the author on the limitation page: "To Raymond Epstein, Sincerely, R.A. Heinlein" and hand-numbered 105 of 500 Limited signed Firsts. The limitation page has been tipped in and is in bright shiny stock. The book features gold titling that is clear and is in fine condition overall but for natural toning to the page edges and very light bumping on the spine ends. The colorful dustjacket is complete with the original price ($3.00). The color panels are bright and colorful and the cream panels are unusually bright. There is darkening on the back fold crease, minor loss at the spine ends and minor wear overall. A fine copy of an early Heinlein title, containing four long science fiction stories, in the signed numbered edition with an unquestionably authentic signature.

Octavo, cloth. First edition. One of 500 numbered copies signed by Heinlein. Collects "Gulf," "Elsewhen," "Lost Legacy," and "Jerry Was a Man." Some tanning to paste-downs, mostly along gutter margins, else a fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket with rubbing to spine ends and 8 mm closed tear at upper rear spine fold. A nice copy. (#150116). Signed.

First Edition. ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY & BEYOND THIS HORIZON CORRESPONDENCE FILE being 4 Fantasy Press checks SIGNED by Lloyd Eshbasch to Lurton Blassingame, Heinlein's agent (2 each for ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY & BEYOND THIS HORIZON); a TYPED LETTER SIGNED dated 6/27/1983 being about 140 words from Eshbach to Heinlein concerning permission to quote from OF WORLDS BEYOND, the purchasing and/or reading of EXPANDED UNIVERSE & FRIDAY, the sending of a copy of "Doc" Smiths SUBSPACE EXPLORER for Heinlein's comments, etc.; a typed letter carbon dated 6/29/1979 being about 130 words from Eshbach to Heinlein concerning the sending of a Heinlein genealogy, the marvelous development of science fiction stating that both he and Asimov "are sitting on top of the world," that his (Eshbach's) wife died and that he has started writing SF again "studying Heinlein, of course, to see how it should be done"; a typed letter carbon dated 12/19/1955 being about 110 words from Eshbach to Heinlein's agent Lurton Blassingame regarding royalty payments for ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY; a typed letter carbon dated 11/22/1954 being about 200 words from Eshbach to Truman Talley of New American Library apologizing for not providing publicity material and reviews for ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY because he did not have any of the former while the latter were not any good, mentioning that the sales figures show that NAL's sales of this title appear to be fine without his help, that now the paperback is out, he expects to hear from Heinlein shortly regarding additional royalty payments, asking if he, Talley, is interested in seeing a terrific manuscript he just received from George O. Smith tentatively entitled DESIGN FOR DOOM, etc.; a TYPED LETTER SIGNED dated 10/12/1953 being about 90 words from Truman Talley of New American Library to Eshbach asking about the receipt of copies of the Fantasy Press edition of ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY as well as looking forward to seeing the manuscript for Murray Leinster's OPERATION: OUTER SPACE; a TYPED LETTER SIGNED dated 4/13/1974 being about 100 words from Virginia Heinlein to Eshbach on her husband's stationary thanking him for payment covering sales of OF WORLDS BEYOND, mentioning that they are looking forward to seeing the Dobson edition, that they have had to sue Dobson several times in English court to collect royalties due, that her husband is happy to know that he (Eshbach) enjoyed reading CITIZEN OF THE GALAXY; 3 typed letters SIGNED dated 11/14/1955, 3/7/1966 & 10/23/1976 respectively each being about 80 words from Lurton Blassingame to Lloyd Eshbach concerning royalty payments of both ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY & BEYOND THIS HORIZON; a royalty statement dated 6/30/1955 from New American Library detailing payment to Fantasy Press of 1˘ a copy for their paperback publication of ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY; 2 typed letters SIGNED dated 10/29/1954 & 11/23/1954 respectively each being about 40 words from Neenah Burgess & Richard Koenig of New American Library regarding the sending of 12 copies of their paperback edition of ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY as well as forwarding a payment of $1,000 to cover the royalty advance; 2 other minor pieces.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Subscriber's copy, number 153 signed by Heinlein on special limitation page. Bound in original reddish brown cloth with lettering and rule stamped in gilt. Near fine in near fine, bright dust jacket. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition, first printing. Inscribed by Heinlein on the title page; "To Mr & Mrs Pope, Robert A. Heinlein". Bound in original reddish brown cloth with lettering and rule stamped in gilt. A little toning along rear inner hinge, else fine in fine and bright dust jacket with small corner crease to the rear flap. A striking copy. Signed and inscribed by the author. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Fantasy Press, PA, 1953 Limited Numbered First Edition, First PrintingÂNear fine book with a vibrant dust jacket, signed by Heinlein on the limited edition page as Number 13. Inscribed by the author on the limitation page: âTo C.A. Prohaska, Sincerely, R.A. Heinleinâ and hand-numbered 13 of 500 Limited signed Firsts. Robert Heinlein signed very few books, other than his few limited editions. (Compare the rarity of his signature, yet alone an inscription, to others of his contemporaries such as Bradbury, Asimov or Clarke.) The book is in lovely near fine condition with terra cotta red boards with some faint discoloration. Gilt titles to spine. The boards have No edgewear, very sharp corners, and a square and tight binding. Robert Heinlein inscribed the book to âTo C.A. Prohaska, Sincerely, R.A. Heinleinâ and hand-numbered the edition as 13 of 500 Limited signed Firsts. The interior of the book in in fine unread condition with bright, flat and clean pages with no marks, no inscriptions, no foxing, no stains and no age toning to the pages. The original ownerâs bookplate is neatly obscured behind the front flap of the jacket, however we found the artwork to be a stunning âCartier bookplateâ with spectacular art, so we have included an image of the bookplate in the listing. Internally the book appears as unread. Beautiful condition book. Please see images. The original unrestored dust jacket is in very good condition with some slight rubbing and nicking. Please see images for more details. Scarce signed and inscribed collectible book in great condition. Would make a wonderful special gift for a Heinlein collector. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our store for additional rare SciFi titles.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. A bear fine signed limited edition in a near fine dust jacket, one of 500 numbered copies signed by Heinlein on a special leaf, this copy is number 260. Spine of book is lightly faded. First Edition is stated on the copyright page.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, 1953, stated 1st edition, Original Red Cloth lettered & Decorated on Spine in Gold Gilt, Cover light Rub, Wear, Interior nice tight Clean light Wear FoX, F-/NF, DJ slight rub, wear & tiny Chips & small mended tears Extremities, 256 pages, Light soil Back DJ, Tiny Tear Base DJ Spine ,Author born in Butler , Missouri in 1907. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Fantasy Press, Reading, PA, 1953. Book is fine and jacket is in Near Fine+ condition. Limited Numbered First Edition. 8vo - over 7.75" - 9.75" tall. A beautiful burnt orange cloth Limited Numbered First Edition (so stated) inscribed by the author on the limitation page: "Cordially yours, R.A. Heinlein" and hand-numbered 226 of 500 Limited signed Firsts. The limitation page has been tipped in and is in bright shiny stock. The book features gold titling that is clear and is in fine condition. The colorful dustjacket is complete with the original price ($3.00). The color panels are bright and colorful and the cream panels are unusually bright. A very nice copy of an early Heinlein book that features four long science fiction stories in the signed first edtion. One of 500 hand-numbered First Editions from an original first print run of 3,000. Scarce. Comes in a custom-made collector's slipcase.

First edition, signed limited issue, number 11 of 500 copies signed by the author on a tipped-in leaf, as issued; this copy is additionally inscribed "To Joseph Schaller, most sincerely R. A. Heinlein". The total edition comprised 3000 copies. This title contains "Gulf", "Elsewhen", "Lost Legacy", and "Jerry Was a Man", all of which broadly meditate on what it is that makes one human. The collection was almost immediately picked up for paperback publication by New American Library's Signet imprint. Heinlein won four Hugo awards in his lifetime and seven posthumously. His work was amongst the earliest to be scientifically accurate, earning him "instant and unflagging popularity" (ANB), and his place alongside Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke as one of the "Big Three" titans of science fiction. Often called "the dean of science fiction writers", Heinlein developed tropes such as the piloted mech and space marine. Currey, p. 232; M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas, The Science Fiction Handbook, 2009. Octavo. Original red cloth, spine lettered and ruled in gilt. With dust jacket. Contemporary bookplate of one Joseph Schaller to front pastedown and with his ownership inscription to front free endpaper. Jacket unclipped, small, faint damp stain to verso: a very good copy in near-fine jacket.

First Edition. *** ASSOCIATION COPY ***ASSIGNMENT IN ETERNITY, Fantasy Press, 1953, first edition, quarter-sized light moisture stain to the lower left corner of the front cover, else a vg+ copy in near fine jacket with some chipping to the head of the dust-wrapper spine. This is the special subscribers plated edition, INSCRIBED by the author to Verna Smith Trestrail thusly, "To the "Red Lensman" Verna Smith Trestrail, Warm regards, Bob Heinlein". #187/500 copies.