Unsafe Speed, Signed (13 results)

The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile By Nader, Ralph New York: Grossman Publishers, 1965. First Edition, Book Club Edition. 8vo, 21.6cm. [xi], (2), 365pp. Diagrams in text, Appendix A and B, Index. Publisher's red cloth with silver lettering on spine. Near Fine condition in Rare unclipped dustjacket in good condition with wear at extremities and no loss of text or image. This copy signed on the half title page, - For Justice, Ralph Nader. Unsafe at Any Speed stands as a landmark in consumer advocacy, breaking ground with its detailed references and insights provided by industry insiders. The publication not only challenged the status quo within the automotive sector but also catapulted Ralph Nader into national prominence. His efforts to expose safety issues resonated widely, establishing his reputation as a champion for consumer rights. Though openly controversial, Nader's work was supported by substantial documentation, which helped to validate his claims regarding industry practices. It brought significant attention to the automobile industry's resistance to implementing essential safety features. Nader argued that car manufacturers consistently opposed the introduction of devices such as seat belts and demonstrated a notable hesitancy to allocate resources for safety improvements.

hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. Book Club Edition. 365 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4" Gift inscription inked by Ralph Nader on title page. "Autographed Copy" sticker on upper corner of front jacket panel; jacket in mylar sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Fine; bump to upper rear forecorner; slight bumping to head and foot of spine; spine very slightly cocked; else As New. In a Find dust jacket in an archival clear plastic sleeve. Originally published in 1965. The Commemorative Edition is a specially released, autographed, hardcover edition marking the 50th (2015) or 60th (2025) anniversary--most likely the latter given the condition of this copy. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed by Author. 1965 copyright, states Commemorative Edition, likely 2015. Tight clean book; very good shape. The dust jacket has minimal discoloring and wear. Signed by Nader inside. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Reference; Signed by Author. Inventory No: 228818.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Text illus., 8 x 5.5", red cloth, pict black dustjacket, 365pp. EX-LIBRARY (ink name stamp on top page edges), light spotting to page edges and first/last few pp, dustjacket has toning, chipping, rubbing, light spotting. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED ON THE HALF TITLE PAGE "FOR WILFRED OWEN- WITH WARM REGARDS RALPH NADER". Wilfred Owen was a British transportation economist consultant and was the author of several books including "Accessible City", "Transportation And World Development", "Cities In The Motor Age". FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Grossman Publishers, New York. 1965. 365 pages with index. First edition, fourth printing, stated. Signed by Ralph Nader on the half-title page. Signature only, no inscription. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Red cloth is bright and clean. Red topstain is rich and unmarred. Book is about fine with one minor flaw; a small symmetrical stain nearthe inner margin on page 286-7. Original DJ with price-clipped flap. Light soiling to DJ rear. In March 1999, the New York Times published a list of the top 100 books in journalism excellence. The panel consisted of 36 judges and was compiled by New York University's School of Journalism. Unsafe at Any Speed ranked 38th among the top 100 pieces of journalism of the 20th century. Additionally, Ralph Nader was recently named by the Atlantic as one of the 100 most influential figures in American history, one of only 4 living people to be so honored. First edition, fourth printing, signed, of Nader's classic. NF/VG+. Signed by Author(s).

First edition, early printing of this early work by Nader. Octavo, original red cloth, top stain red. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For continuing advances in life saving motor vehicle safety - To the Collins Family Ralph Nader 11/10/85." Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Beckett Authentication Services sticker to the verso of the front free endpaper, BR#88828. Jacket design by Everett Aison. Photograph by Duane Michals. Unsafe At Any Speed was Ralph Nader's breakthrough work that detailed resistance by car manufacturers to the introduction of safety features, like seat belts, and their general reluctance to spend money on improving safety. Named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 best and most influential non-fiction books since 1923.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. INSCRIBED BY RALPH NADER on the half-title. A solid copy to boot of the 1965 correct 1st printing, the stated 1st printing. Tight and VG (foxing along the fore and bottom-edges and at the preliminaries) in a bright, price-intact ($5.95), VG dustjacket, with light creasing and several small closed tears along the panel edges. A degree of soiling as well to the rear panel. Subtitled "The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile", Nader's mid-60s expose only continues to grow in stature. Signed.

Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xi, 365 pages. In Very Good minus condition, with a Very Good minus condition dust jacket. Bound in red cloth boards, with silver lettering and black decoration to spine; red dyed top. Mild shelf wear to boards, including bumping to head and tail; sun fading to margins of boards; cocking to spine (boards shaken, no shelf lean, binding sturdy); age-toning/foxing/scuffing to fore-edge and bottom of text block, small stain to top; light age-toning to interior pages, text remains clear and legible; bookseller sticker affixed to front free endpaper. Dust jacket protected by a mylar covering; black spine with white and red lettering. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket, including wear/chipping to edges of jacket, with slight material loss to corners; age-toning to spine, lettering affected yet clear and legible; scuffing to covers; price uncut: "$5.95". Signed flat by Nader to title page. DL consignment. Shelved in Case 1 1/2. 1396464. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Grossman Publishers. NY. 365 pages. First edition, stated first printing. 1965. Signed in person by Ralph Nader directly to the title page. No inscription, signature only. The book is crisp, tight and clean. Corners are sharp. Pages are bright white and lay perfectly. Original 1st issue DJ with $5.95 price intact. The DJ is nearly fine which is nearly an impossible feat for this aged black DJ that is notorious for being a most difficult DJ to locate in collectible condition. This one is about as nice as you'll be able to find. Only a handful of small marks/rubs, none being notable. An incredible copy, both book and DJ. In March of 1999, the New York Times published a list of the top 100 books in journalism excellence. The panel consisted of 36 judges and was compiled by New York University's School of Journalism. Unsafe at Any Speed ranked 38th among the top 100 pieces of journalism of the 20th century. Additionally, Ralph Nader was recently named by the Atlantic as one of the 100 most influential figures in American history, one of only 4 living people to be so honored. A truly beautiful and rare copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Grossman Publishers. NY. 365 pages. First edition, stated first printing. 1965. Signed in person by Ralph Nader directly to the title page. No inscription, signature only. The book is crisp, tight and clean. Corners are sharp. Pages are bright white and lay perfectly. Original 1st issue DJ with $5.95 price intact. The DJ is nearly fine which is nearly an impossible feat for this aged black DJ that is notorious for being a most difficult DJ to locate in collectible condition. This one is about as nice as you'll be able to find. Only a handful of small marks/rubs, none being notable. An incredible copy, both book and DJ. In March of 1999, the New York Times published a list of the top 100 books in journalism excellence. The panel consisted of 36 judges and was compiled by New York University's School of Journalism. Unsafe at Any Speed ranked 38th among the top 100 pieces of journalism of the 20th century. Additionally, Ralph Nader was recently named by the Atlantic as one of the 100 most influential figures in American history, one of only 4 living people to be so honored. A truly beautiful and rare copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Grossman Publishers. New York. First edition, stated first printing. 1965. Signed / Flatsigned in person by Ralph Nader directly to the title page. Signature only, no inscription. 365 pages. Book is tight, bright and clean. Clean, red cloth panels with Silver titles on the spine. Original first issue DJ with $5.95 price intact. Red topstain. Hypercritical condition description and flaw disclosure: Erased bookseller's code on corner of the title page. Pencil eraser size stain (very faint) on the half-title page. Faint soiling to bottom page edges. Very small area of the red topstain is slightly lighter than rest. Corners are sharp with a tiny touch of rubbing at tip. At the top edge of half title page is a previous owners name. Original DJ with $5.95 price intact. Black DJ shows handling and rubbing with minor soiling to rear. tiny chips and creases at edges and folds. In March 1999, the New York Times published a list of the top 100 books in journalism excellence. The panel consisted of 36 judges and was compiled by New York University's School of Journalism. Unsafe at Any Speed ranked 38th among the top 100 pieces of journalism of the 20th century. Additionally, Ralph Nader was recently named by the Atlantic as one of the 100 most influential figures in American history, one of only 4 living people to be so honored. Offered here is the short-printed book that began it all, signed by Ralph Nader, in the 1st printing! Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Grossman Publishers. New York. First edition, stated first printing. 1965. Signed / Flatsigned in person by Ralph Nader directly to the title page. Signature only, no inscription. 365 pages. Book is tight, bright and clean. Clean, red cloth panels with Silver titling on the spine. Original first issue DJ with $5.95 price intact. Red topstain. The only thing keeping the book from grading higher is a rolled spine causing a lean. Black DJ has flaws. the DJ shows imperfections with rubbing, open chips, closed tears and soiling. Dj has an open chip at crown of the backstrip that affects part of the word unsafe. A VG copy of the classic in an aesthetically flawed Good only dj. In March 1999, the New York Times published a list of the top 100 books in journalism excellence. The panel consisted of 36 judges and was compiled by New York University's School of Journalism. Unsafe at Any Speed ranked 38th among the top 100 pieces of journalism of the 20th century. Additionally, Ralph Nader was recently named by the Atlantic as one of the 100 most influential figures in American history, one of only 4 living people to be so honored. Offered here is the short-printed book that began it all, signed by Ralph Nader, in the 1st printing! Signed by Author(s).