Language: English
Published by Random House, New York, NY, 1982
ISBN 10: 039452764X ISBN 13: 9780394527642
Seller: Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA), Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near fine condition. First Edition. xii, 624 pages of text. Silver cloth binding in almost new condition. Very minor scuff to the spine. The original slipcase is slightly sunned, with a small chip. Number 489 of 500 copies, signed by the author on the limitation page. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Random House, 1982
Seller: ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Space. James A. Michener. New York: Random House, 1982. Stated First Edition. Signed bookplate (by author). Original dust jacket, 622 p, 9.5 x 6.25 , 8vo. In good condition. Dust jacket exhibits the most wear: lightly chipped at head and tail of spine with normal scuffing at edges; hinges toned with some soiling; price-clipped. Navy cloth boards normally scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Head and tail of spine bumped. Gilt lettering bright and clean. Signed bookplate found on title page. Text-block clean. Binding intact. Please see photos. James Albert Michener (1907 1997) was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club. He was also known for the meticulous research that went into his book. Signed (bookplate) in First Edition. Gift quality. RAREA1982QBFB 03/25 - HK2342. Signed by Author(s).
Seller: RJM Autographs and Antiques, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Signed
Condition: Very Good. JAMES MICHENER (1907-1997) is best known for his many epic historical novels, which have sold an estimated 75 million copies worldwide. He was also a noted philanthropist, having contributed more than $100 million to universities, libraries, museums and others. Michener was raised as a Quaker. From 1944-46, he was a naval historian in the South Pacific, the setting of his early fiction. His Tales of the South Pacific was adapted as the Broadway musical South Pacific. One-page excerpt from Space signed. Excellent condition. Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem with anything you purchase from us, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of the Universal Autograph Collectors Club, The Manuscript Society and The Ephemera Society. [NAS 136].