Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury, Asbestos, First Edition (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. New York. The Limited Editions Club, 1982. Illustrated by Joseph Magnaini. One of 2000 copies signed by the author and the illustrator. Asbestos Binding. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition, signed by author on colophon. [viii], 199, (3) pp. Johns-Manville Quinterra asbestos-like binding, lettered in red. Issued without a dust jacket. The classic dystopian, anti-censorship novel, plus two short stories "The Playground" and "The Rock Cried Out." A sought-after signed limited edition extremely uncommon in such great condition. This is copy N.5. Two ex libris. A very fine copy with slipcase. Extremely rare and sought-after edition of this masterpiece of dystopian literature. Signed by Author.

Author's Presentation Binding. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, one of 50 copies bound in full red cloth stamped in gilt specially for Ray Bradbury's personal use (Currey's B binding). Signed by Bradbury on the front free endpaper and inscribed "To John one of 50 specially bound copies of F451 for Presentation! [signed] Ray Bradbury 3/29/98." Near Fine, lacking the dust jacket. Subtle abrasion to inscribed page. A very bright and clean copy. A very uncommon format of one of Bradbury's best-known works, even scarcer than the asbestos binding, of which 200 copies were issued.

Asbestos Binding. First Edition. First edition, limited issue asbestos binding, signed by Ray Bradbury and hand-numbered by him on colophon, either #200 or #210 [? middle digit is unclear] of a stated 200 copies thus, possible overrun. [vi], 199, (3) pp. Bound in publisher's Johns-Manville Quinterra asbestos binding, lettered in red. Very Good with slightly rubbed and foxed binding, dulling to spine letters, small crack in front gutter, small stain to front board. Internally clean and fairly bright. No jacket, as issued. The classic dystopian, anti-censorship novel, plus two short stories "The Playground" and "The Rock Cried Out." A sought-after signed limited edition with a very fitting novelty binding that dares prospective censors, "Just try burning this one!".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Mugnaini, Joe (illustrator). Signed Limited Edition. Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451; illustrated by Joe Mugnaini. New York: Ballantine Books, Inc., (1953). FIRST EDITION, LIMITED EDITION; "This edition of Fahrenheit 451 has been limited to 200 copies. It is specially bound in Johns-Manville Quinterra an asbestos material with exceptional resistance to pyrolysis. Each copy numbered and signed by the author. No. 159. Ray Bradbury [signature]." 8vo - 8" x 5-3/8". Original white Johns-Manville Quinterra over boards with titles printed in red to front cover and spine, with one tiny dark mark to front cover and minor rubbing to a few of the red letters in the word "FAHRENHEIT" on the spine for what is a spectacular copy of the book, with none of the darkening or spotting to the white asbestos that copies of this edition are prone to. 199 pp. Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel about a future American society where books have been outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found. Two short stories: "The Playground" and "And the Rock Cried Out" follow the novel in this printing of the book. These two short stories were omitted in later printings of Fahrenheit 451; internally the book is bright and clean, the hinges are both strong and the book remains tightly bound. The condition of this book is FINE. This is a STELLAR COPY of a VERY SCARCE and DESIRABLE BOOK. Signed by Author(s).

Asbestos Binding. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition, #106 of 200 copies with limited issue asbestos binding, hand-numbered and signed by author on colophon. [viii], 199, (3) pp. Johns-Manville Quinterra asbestos binding, lettered in red. Fine, with light wear to crown heaviest to the rear, light bumping to bottom corners, trivial soiling. Two tiny spots to the textblock edge. Issued without a dust jacket. The classic dystopian, anti-censorship novel, plus two short stories "The Playground" and "The Rock Cried Out." A sought-after signed limited edition extremely uncommon in such stellar condition.

Asbestos Binding. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition in perhaps the nicest example of this dust jacket extant in the world today; a rarity that practically glows. Number 25 of 200 copies with limited issue asbestos binding, hand numbered and signed by Ray Bradbury on the colophon. Approximately 50 copies of which were sold in trade dust jackets though not called for, and this is one of those copies. [viii], 199, (3) pp. Johns-Manville Quinterra asbestos binding, lettered in red. Fine, with light ambient toning to the boards, light offsetting to the front free endpaper and contents lightly tanned. In a Fine dust jacket, with absolutely no fading (we have never seen one without fading); two micro-tears to the edge, a minuscule crease to the top corner of the rear panel and trivial rubbing at the folds. The classic dystopian, anti-censorship novel, plus two short stories "The Playground" and "The Rock Cried Out." A sought-after signed limited edition with the dust jacket extremely uncommon in such impeccable condition. Truly a sight to behold.