brave new world, aldous huxley

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308: blank] [note: trade copies have two final blanks U[3-4] excised], original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. First edition. ". stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. A fine copy in near fine pictorial dust jacket with rubbing at lower spine end and corner tips, light wear and shallow fraying at upper spine end, light wear along top edges of front and rear panels, small nick to top edge of rear panel, 9 mm rub mark along front spine fold, 11 mm closed tear at bottom edge of front panel, and 9 mm closed tear at bottom edge of rear panel. Despite the catalogue of faults, a very nice, attractive example of this stunning jacket. (#111267). Bookseller Inventory # 111267

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. A fine copy with yellow cloth entirely free of the fading or discoloration common to this binding. A sharp copy of this classic. Housed in a custom black cloth tray-case. (#113347). Bookseller Inventory # 113347

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A fine first edition in a very good dust jacket, remarkably fresh and bright, with some foxing and one piece of tape on the inside of the jacket not visible on the outside. 1932 on title page, original price on front flap of dust jacket. Spine of jacket totally unfaded. Comes in a custom-made clamshell collector's case. Bookseller Inventory # 108921

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing, SIGNED by Aldous Huxley on a laid in signature. This ORIGINAL unsophisticated dustjacket is in nice shape with light wear to the spine and edges. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with minor wear to the boards. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a lovely copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION, with the First issue dustjacket SIGNED by the author. We buy Huxley First Editions. Signed by Author(s). Bookseller Inventory # ABE-647802352

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Hardcover. Book Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust Jacket. First Edition. First UK Edition. Publisher's original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, no fading to spine. Top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. Sharp corners, small rubs at edges but overall in much better shape than usually found, a crisp and attractive VG++ copy. Inscribed directly on front page "For. with good wishes, Aldous Huxley". Stands alongside 1984 as one of the classic dystopian novels and a bleak and despairing vision of future society. Huxley's most celebrated work and a landmark of 20th century fiction. Photos available on request. $7,000. Inscribed by Author(s). Bookseller Inventory # 001199

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308: blank] [note: trade copies have two final blanks U[3-4] excised], original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. First edition. ". stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Slight spine lean, just a hint of rubbing to spine ends and corner tips, bright, near fine copy in bright, near fine pictorial dust jacket with light wear at a bit of fraying at spine ends and corner tips and 15 mm closed tear at upper front flap fold with associated crease at upper right corner of front panel. A nice example of this striking jacket. (#96371). Bookseller Inventory # 96371

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Some foxing to endpapers, just a bit of the age-darkening of cloth common to this binding, here restricted to the rear cover. The front and spine panels are clean and bright (none of the usual darkening or sunning to the spine panel) and the leather spine label is perfect. A very handsome, superior copy of this classic. (#114603). Bookseller Inventory # 114603

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ". stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Some tanning to rear endpapers, mostly the free endpaper, just a bit of the age-darkening of cloth common to this binding, here restricted to the spine panel and the upper edges of the front and rear panels. The cloth is clean and bright and the leather spine label is perfect. A nearly fine, superior copy of this classic. (#138503). Bookseller Inventory # 138503

Book Description: London: Chatto And Windus, 1932, 1932. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Decorative. 1 ST. One of 324 being no#304 numbered and signed by Huxley,rebound for Henry Sotheran in full red morocco,t.e.g.,gilt lettering on spine,marbled end papers,deckledge, fine copy. Clean Gift Quality. Bookseller Inventory # 008846

Book Description: Garden City: Doubleday Doran, 1932, 1932. First American Edition; one of 250 numbered copies signed by the author. A fine copy in the often-lacking publisher's slipcase, which has some cracking and staining. Bookseller Inventory # 22760

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932, 1932. First Edition; limited issue; one of 324 numbered and signed copies. PublisherÕs cloth with a spine label; minor soiling; closer to fine than very good. Bookseller Inventory # 31786

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket. First Edition. First UK Edition. Publisher’s original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. Spine tips slightly pushed and tiny bumps to the corners overall a bright VG+ copy. The D/W is also in bright VG+ condition with slight toning to the spine panel (with the white lettering now cream) and very slight fraying/minor chipping at the head of the spine just affecting the E of BRAVE. A nice example of this striking D/W. Stands alongside 1984 as one of the classic dystopian novels and a bleak an d despairing vision of future society. Huxley’s most celebrated work and a landmark of 20th century fiction. One for the Pension Fund. Bookseller Inventory # 355490712020

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932, 1932. Octavo (215 × 140 mm). Contemporary yellow three-quarter morocco by Leonard Mounteney, spine gilt in compartments with gilt floral pattern and red and yellow inlays, square corners with gilt floral tools, leaf-patterned paper sides, burgundy watered silk doublures and free endpapers, top edge gilt. Binding tanned along the spine and edges, a little wear to the edges of the boards, small spot to pages 30 and 31. A very good copy. First edition, first impression. One of a limited edition of 324 numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation leaf. Finely bound by Leonard Mounteney, who worked as an exhibition binder for Riviere before moving to the US and completing bindings for The Lakeside Press and the Cuneo Fine Binding Studio. Bookseller Inventory # 74557

Book Description: Chatto and Windus, London, 1932. Cloth. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback - A fine book in a fine dustwrapper. The book is tightly bound with very clean blue boards with gilt lettering to the spine. The topstain is only lightly faded, the pages are very clean with no names or inscriptions inside. The wrapper is in lovely condition. The spine,(so often found browned) is the same colour as the front and rear covers. There is a closed tear to the spine tip and a couple of light chips to the corners of the flap folds, with some foxing spots to the white flap folds, else a lovely copy. Scans available, if required. Bookseller Inventory # 000014

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Some dust soiling to front and rear panels, spine panel tanned (a fault common to this binding), the leather spine label is perfect, internally fine. Overall, a pretty nice copy of this classic. (#103563). Bookseller Inventory # 103563

Book Description: LONDON CHATTO & WINDUS PUB 1932., 1932. NEAR FINE CONDITION WITHOUT D.J. AS ISSUED. THIS IS COPY # 115 OF THE 324 COPY SIGNED LIMITED EDITION WHICH WAS ISSUED WITHOUT A DUSTWRAPPER AN EXCELLENT CLEAN, TIGHT COPY WITH SLIGHT TANNING OF THE SPINE AND JUST A TRACE OF WEAR AT THE EDGE OF THE LEATHER SPINE LABEL. A BEAUTIFUL COPY OF THIS 20TH CENTURY LANDMARK. FIRST EDITION. Binding is HARDCOVER. Bookseller Inventory # 006576

Book Description: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, 1932. Hardcover. First Edition. The First American Edition, preceded by the British Edition in original gilt-decorated boards with black gilt-decorated cloth spine. Copy #93 of only 250 copies SIGNED by the author. The limited British Edition consisted of 324 copies. Issued without a dustwrapper in a fragile slipcase rarely seen and not present here. Slight paper split to rear gutter. A Fine example of this desirable title. Bookseller Inventory # 016180

Book Description: London, Chatto and Windus, 1932., 1932. Large octavo. Bound by Bayntun in full black morocco, titles and box design to spine gilt, raised bands, rule to boards gilt, inner dentelles gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Fine in fine binding. Signed by Huxley. Limited to 324 signed numbered copies of which 314 were for sale, this being number 103 and is signed on the limitaion page by Aldous Huxley. Bookseller Inventory # 28195

Book Description: Chatto & Windus,, London:, 1932. First edition. Original yellow buckram, leather spine label, top edge gilt. Small tape residue marks on endpapers, spine slightly faded, otherwise a fine. Copy 102 of 324, numbered and signed, specially bound. Connolly, One Hundred Modern Books, 75. First edition. Bookseller Inventory # 28374

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, London, United Kingdom, 1932. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Without Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Lemon-yellow buckram with blue leather spine label. Top edge of page block is gilt, other edges untrimmed. #19 of 324 signed copies in the limited edition. Spine is a bit darkened and label is a bit faded. Some foxing to the end papers and a bit of dust on the top. I bagged it up when I bought it about 20 years ago, so the last 20 years of dust are on the bag and not the book. Nice enough copy and nice low number!. Signed by Author. Limited Edition. Bookseller Inventory # 012498

Book Description: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932, 1932. First Edition. Owner's inscription; a very good copy in a dust jacket with numerous small tears and chips, the largest of which, across the top of the spine, affects just the top of two letters in the title. Bookseller Inventory # 24473

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Small open tear on the front panel, some wear to jacket spine caps not affecting the text, slightly sunned spine, book spine slightly cocked, price clipped, fep has a few faint spots. Blue dye top edge has faded, rough cut bottom edge. The classic dystopian novel, appearing in every list of great 20th century literature. Originally banned in many countries including Ireland and Australia. Bookseller Inventory # 01120

Book Description: Garden City: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1932. Octavo, pp. [1-10] 1-311 [312-314: blank] [notes: title leaf is a tipped in single sheet; last leaf is a blank], title page printed in brown and black, original decorated brown boards with black cloth shelf back, front and spine panels stamped in gold, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First U.S. edition. One of 250 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Several mild rub marks to boards, a bright, nearly fine copy without dust jacket as issued (this copy lacks the fragile and seldom seen paper slipcase). (#109612). Bookseller Inventory # 109612

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, 1932. First Edition. BRAVE NEW WORLD, Chatto & Windus, 1932, first edition, a bright vg+ copy in a bright vg or better dust-wrapper save for some minor restoration to the extremities of the bit tanned dust-wrapper spine. A very nice copy actually. Bookseller Inventory # 16139

Book Description: New York, Doubleday, Doran & Co., 1932, 1932. Octavo. Finely bound by The Chelsea Bindery in full dark blue morocco, titles and decoration to spine gilt, rule to boards gilt, inner dentelles gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. A fine copy. First American Edition, Large Paper Issue. Number 80 of 250 copies signed on the limitation page by Aldous Huxley. Bookseller Inventory # 26839

Book Description: London: Chatto And Windus and New York: Harper & Brothers, 1932. Hardcover. Book Condition: Neu. Dust Jacket Condition: Neu. 1. Auflage. A. Works by the Author: 1. Point Counter Point. London: Chatto and Windus, 1929. First Edition, Third Printing. A near fine copy. 2. Brave New World. London: Chatto and Windus, 1932. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a fine facsimile dustwrapper. 3. Beyond the Mexique Bay. London: Chatto and Windus, 1934. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy. 4. The Olive Tree and Other Essays. London: Chatto and Windus, 1936. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy. 5. Eyeless in Gaza. London: Chatto and Windus, 1936. First Edition, Third Printing. A near fine copy. 6. Ends and Means. London: Chatto and Windus, 1937. First Edition, First Printing. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper (Variant A). 7. Ends and Means. London: Chatto and Windus, 1937. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper (Variant B). 8. After Many a Summer. London: Chatto and Windus, 1939. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy. 9. Time Must Have A Stop. London: Chatto and Windus, 1945. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a good dustwrapper. 10. The Perennial Philosophy. London: Chatto and Windus, 1946. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. 11. Science, Liberty, and Peace. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1946. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. 12. The Gioconda Smile – A Play. London: Chatto and Windus, 1948. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. 13. Ape and Essence. London: Chatto and Windus, 1949. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. 14. The Devils of Loudun. London: Chatto and Windus, 1952. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. 15. The Genius and the Goddess. London: Chatto and Windus, 1955. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. 16. Adonis and the Alphabet. London: Chatto and Windus, 1956. First Edition, First Printing. A proof copy in near fine state. 17. Collected Short Stories. London: Chatto and Windus, 1957. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a very good dustwrapper. 18. The Doors of Perception – Heaven and Hell. London: Penguin, 1968. First Edition thus, Seventh Printing. A very good copy in original printed wrappers. B. Works on the Author: 1. Clark, Ronald W. The Huxleys. Heinemann, 1966. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. 2. Bedford, Sybille. Aldous Huxley – A Biography – Volume 1 (1894-1939) / Volume 2 (1939-1963). London: Chatto & Windus in association with Collins, 1973/1974. First Editions, First Printings. Near fine copies in near fine dustwrappers. Price for the collection: CHF 3500. Bookseller Inventory # 013001

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket. First Edition. First UK Edition. Publisher’s original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. A tiny split in the cloth at the base of the spine and two small tape residue marks to both the front and rear end-papers otherwise a crisp and attractive VG++ copy. The D/W is also in bright VG+ condition with virtually no toning to the spine panel and a short closed tear at the head of the spine not affecting any lettering. At the base of the spine there is a small chip (matching the split in the cloth) that removes the bottom half of the IN in WINDUS. A lovely example of this striking D/W in totally honest, un-restored condition. Stands alongside 1984 as one of the classic dystopian novels and a bleak and despairing vision of future society. Huxley’s most celebrated work and a landmark of 20th century fiction. Bookseller Inventory # 355490712736

Book Description: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Garden City, New York, 1932. First American Edition. One of 250 numbered copies, signed by the author Covers very slightly marked and corners a little rubbed, light and even browning to the text but a very nice copy; upper hinge just a little weak. Bookseller Inventory # 14510

Book Description: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Octavo, 306 pages; original blue cloth, spine lettering gilt; dust jacket is very bright, small loss at spine ends, front flap starting at fold. Card SIGNED by Huxley is laid in, dated March, 1929. Small bookplate on front pastedown. A fine copy in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a lovely half leather clamshell box, with red leather labels on spine. Bookseller Inventory # pb.7053