Martian Chronicles, Signed (94 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Inscribed Copy (To Debbie.12/7/91) This is a later printing in VG condition with Wheelan Cover. There is a crease along the front bottom edge of cover and one dog-eared page. Copy is unmarked otherwise and nice solid copy. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. This paperback book was inscribed to "Joan!" by the author. Presumed publication date 1978; see photo showing printing history. Condition is Fair to Good, considering the age of this low-priced copy. Illustrated card stock cover is worn at edges, with a divot along front edge and tear approx. 1 inch at spine bottom. Unmarked pages are discolored with age. Text block is intact. Donated by a private collector, non ex-library. Price includes shipping via USPS media mail to addresses in the USA. International buyers, please contact us for the shipping surcharge to be added to buyer's invoice. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A later printing of the reissued classic novel. A FINE copy in NEAR FINE dust jacket with slight yellowing and tiny damp stain to the inside cover. Signed by the author on the free front endpaper. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine. First Thus. Small octavo.5.25 x 7.25 in. 268 pp. Very good in original paper-covered boards with light foxing to edges and a few small stains to head of text block, and a near fine pictorial dust jacket. Signed by Bradbury on the title page. Signed.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Printing. Mass market paperback. Later printing. Signed by Bradbury to the title page. Spine faded, reading crease. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 259 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Hard cover book with dust jacket. Excellent condition. Signed and inscribed by Bradbury on title page. First Avon Books printing: February 1997, third printing. Book cover has white boards with Ray Bradbury embossed on front, gilt lettering on black tape on spine. Dust jacket has 2" by 3" illustration in middle of cover, photo of Bradbury on back. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition thus, first printing. Inscribed and dated by Ray Bradbury on the title page. A high spot in modern American literature, this classic collection of 26 interwoven short stories tells the story of repeated attempts by humans, who are accompanied by all their old prejudices, to colonize Mars. Most of the themes that animate the canon of Bradbury's work, including the celebration of innocence, simplicity, and small-town life; the sense of loss as youth changes to adulthood; the anti-technological bias; and the appearance of death disguised beneath masks and alien mimicry, appear collectively in this work. This special anniversary edition includes both a new foreword by Bradbury and "The Fire Balloons", a story excised from the original book and restored here for the first time. Tiny bump along the bottom edge of the front board; else fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed.

Signed by author, fine, not a 1st printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. In VG DJ (in protector) ; Signed and inscribed by author. Hardcover (blue cloth spine/yellow boards) ; 8vo; 205 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fine in good slipcase 1974 Signed by Ray Bradbury on a bookplate affixed to the front endpaper Please examine the photos for blemishes to the slipcaseNo remainder mark, previous owner names, notes, underlining or highlightingBook will be well padded in bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box, just as I would want to receive a collectible item 2a4. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fine copy in hardcover with near fine jacket. Light crease on spine, very faint. Flat-signed on title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Inscribed and dated in year of publication by author on front free end page in black pen, "Kelly! Good Wishes! Ray Bradbury 2/5/97" First Avon Books Printing: February 1997 stated with First edition and complete number line. 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 Book; binding tight with mild bump to bottom spine, slight bump to bottom rear edge else boards straight and clean; small minor bump to first three pages at top else text fine, as new, unread. Dust jacket ($15.00) has minor bumping to spine ends with faint fold to top front cover and rear flap bottom. Color sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Mugnaini, Joseph (illustrator). Near fine signed leather-bound collector's edition with gilt stamping and edges. Color and black-and-white illustrations throughout. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Autographed by Ray Bradbury. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. xi, 205 pages ; 25 cm. When man landed on Mars, "man conquered Mars--and in that instant, Mars conquered him. The strange new world with its ancient, dying race and vast, red-gold deserts cast a spell on him, settled into his dreams, and changed him forever.". Signed.

Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Chapbook, One Of The Last Chapbooks From Squires. #135 Of A Stated 230 Copies Printed From Post Roman And Hadrian Stone Cut Types, On Specially Made Paper By Twinrocler, With Covers Of Regina Katusha Made By Barcham Greene In England, The Wrappers Of French Marble, Numbered And Signed By Bradbury On The Colophon. This Copy Has An Additional Inscription "For Don- Friendly Wishes From Ray Bradbury Mar 28, 1980" On The Title Page (Don Corbett Was An Active Sf Fan Since Circa 1952). With The Original Printed Envelope, Near Fine, With The 135 Number Written In Pencil On The Back. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The Martian Chronicles Author: Ray Bradbury Publication: Avon Books, San Francisco, CA Edition: First Edition (stated), First Printing Binding: Hardcover Condition: A Fine copy in a Fine mylar wrapped dustjacket. Description: INSCRIBED WITH SIGNATURE AND DATE BY PULITZER PRIZE AND EMMY WINNING AUTHOR RAY BRADBURY! First edition (stated), first printing in Fine condition (see photos). 268pp. Store Description Welcome to Allen s Rare Books. Each book in our inventory has been personally inspected, exhaustively described and photographed to meet the standards of the discerning collector. We encourage prospective customers to contact us with any questions. Terms of Sale We accept all major credit cards via the AbeBooks Shopping Cart. Customers have 30 days to return a purchased volume(s) which do not meet their original description or are otherwise unsatisfactory. We are proud to offer free shipping on all standard (octavo) sized volumes. Shipping Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lbs. or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Each order is packed with the utmost care to ensure safe arrival. Inscribed by Author.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. First paperback printing, Bantam 886 (preceded by the first three printings of the hardcover first from Doubleday). Signed by Ray Bradbury at the title page. Wraps toned and lightly spotted, with light to moderate edgewear and corner crease to top corner of front cover. Spine rolled, uncreased; binding cracked slightly at front inner hinge, but intact, and sound through text. Short phrase penned to inside front cover. Pages tanned. Text unmarked. Signed.

Josephy Mugnaini (illustrator). Signed by Ray Bradbury on Easton Press Collector's Edition page. Collector's Notes laid in. Fine, like new & unread with minimal shelf wear. Genuine leather, accented in 22 kt gold with hubbed spine, gilded edges, ribbon marker, silk moire endpapers and printed on archival paper. Illustrated. This is the scarcer 1989 edition versus the later one signed by Mr. Bradbury in 2000. See photos.

Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Chapbook, One Of The Last From Squires. #30 Of A Stated 230 Copies Printed From Post Roman And Hadrian Stone Cut Types, On Specially Made Paper By Twinrocler, With Covers Of Regina Katusha Made By Barcham Greene In England, The Wrappers Of French Marble, Numbered And Signed By Bradbury On The Colophon. With An Original Typed Four Line Letter Requesting A Review, Dated March 29, 1980, Signed By Roy Squires. Also With (The Enclosed) Photocopy Of The Full Page Publicity "Announcement" Including A Full Explanation Of How It Is Considered A Martian Chronicle, Describing How The Manuscript Was Stored By Bradbury In A Manila Folder Upon Which Was Written "A Martian Chronicle"; At The Bottom Of The Announcement Is A Note In Marker "Looks Fine To Me! Ray Bradbury 9/1/79", All Photocopied, No Original Signature On The Announcement. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Limited Edition, this is copy 9 of 50 signed by Ray Bradbury. 12mo: 35, [1, blank] pp. with a tipped-in plate. Original green cloth binding, with a printed paper title label inset on the front panel and a ribbon marker. A fine copy, housed in the publisher's numbered envelope. The book is perfect; the envelope has slightly scrunched upper corners. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1973 Illustrated Edition hardcover book VERY GOOD clean copy/dust jacket VERY GOOD brodart covered, SIGNED by BOTH author RAY BRADBURY and illustrator WILLIAM F NOLAN with DRAWING. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. VG. Jacket in mylar. Sunned spine, signed by author on endpaper. This edition has a biographical sketch and bibliography by William Nolan. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Limited Edition of 1000 signed and numbered copies. This is copy 284. SIGNED by Ray Bradbury on limited page. Bound in marbled boards with black cloth spine, red lettering along spine. Includes slipcase. Fine condition. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Signed, limited first edition, published by Subterranean Press, 2009. One of 1000 numbered copies signed by Ray Bradbury on the limitation page. This copy is number 282. Hardcover, quarter bound with cloth and marble boards, housed in gilt stamped slipcase. No jacket as issued. Light rubbing to slipcase and spine cloth. Clean and unmarked. Binding strong. Small bump to rear upper slipcase spine, rear upper point of book has been very subtly affected. Appears unread, with some light handling wear. A nice edition in near fine condition. Rare and hard to find. Additional photos available upon request. All of our books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Joseph Mugnaini (illustrator). 1st Edition, Book Club Edition. SIGNED Collector's Edition of The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury is an elegantly bound volume meticulously preserved in pristine condition. Part of a private, single-owner collection, it has been carefully stored in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate to maintain its flawless quality. The book is bound entirely in luxurious, deep crimson leather, accented beautifully in lustrous 22kt gold detailing. The front cover features the title, The Martian Chronicles, and author Ray Bradbury prominently embossed in gold script at the top. - Original artwork by renowned illustrator Joseph Mugnaini adorns the cover, carefully rendered in subtle gold lines beneath the title. This minimalist yet evocative illustration suggests Martian architectural structures, capturing the novel's imaginative and reflective spirit. The spine, richly hubbed and elegantly designed, prominently displays the title and author's last name in complementary gold lettering, accompanied by tasteful decorative accents. Introduction by Damon Knight. - This limited-run edition is personally signed by Ray Bradbury. Produced by The Easton Press for their esteemed Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection, it features archival-quality paper, gilded page edges that shimmer gently, traditional smyth-sewn binding, and concealed muslin joints ensuring longevity. Inside the front cover is an immaculate, unused bookplate, confirming its condition as pristine, unread, and carefully preserved. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. Nice copy of this classic work with a new ingtroduction by the author. No flaws. Signed by author on title page with no inscription. In mylar. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Signed. signed by the author on the title page. near fine copy in dj.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. Signed. First Edition (Thus). * Signed, inscribed and dated by Bradbury on the title page. "Bob! | Ray Bradbury | 10/10/88" -- only slight wear to edges of covers. Otherwise, very clean, tight, square, and unmarked. A very good+ to Fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition Thus, 16th Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by William Morrow Paperbacks, 1997. Octavo. Hardcover. Signed on half title page (Flat). Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. Great signed copy of this engaging sci-fi title.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A VG+ copy with light bumps to front corners in like price clipped jacket. Warmly inscribed by Bradbury on title page. First edition thus. Inscribed by Author(s).