Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA, Tomball, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Stated First American Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only a tiny faint stain to the exterior text block and slight rubbing to the spine ends, else as new and unread. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the front free paper. A pristine copy of this novel, a classic of Science Fiction, unusual in this condition, rare indeed in F/F unread condition and signed. A unique item; possibly the nicest signed copy available in today's market. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Harmony Books, New York, 1979
ISBN 10: 0517542099 ISBN 13: 9780517542095
Language: English
Seller: Twice Sold Tales, Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover, 215 pages. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Signed by Adams on title page, no personal inscription. Fifth printing. Minor rubbing to extremities of boards; foot of spine bumped. Very light wear and handling to dust jacket; flap price-clipped; jacket in mylar protector.
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Book club edition, first printing. SIGNED by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Prior owner's name at back endpaper and bottom edge. First edition, first printing of the Science Fiction Book Club edition, with K47 in the gutter of page 206. Last date on the copyright page states 1979. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.73. signed by author.
Seller: Vintage & Modern Books, Racine, WI, U.S.A.
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Near fine, only very light edge wear to the covers and a small nick to the cover of Life, the Universe etc., the books themselves are in fantastic condition throughout and all but the first book feature the authors signature on the title page. All our books are second hand and as so may have slight wear, creasing or scuffing. They have each been examined and are complete to the best of our knowledge. If you require more detail on condition, please do not hesitate to contact us for additional photos and description. Signed by Author(s).
Seller: Planet Books, Signal Hill, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Extremely scarce signed first printing of the The Illustrated Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Adams' large signature by marker at the top of the title page without inscription. The book has a few tiny dents in the bottom edges of the covers, is otherwise clean and bright inside and out. The dust jacket is clean, bright and is not price-clipped. It has no holes, chips or tears but does have slight rubbing or light scratches to the glossy surfaces and a few wrinkles near the edges. (Note: Photos may show a flash reflection.) PayPal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Additional photos emailed upon request. International shipping for this heavy, oversize volume may require extra funds. Please inquire. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Folio Society, London, 2023
Language: English
Seller: Fialta Books, St Albans, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Brand new box set. Five volumes bound in cloth blocked in holographic silver, turquoise, pink, blue, green, red and orange foils. Presented in a two-part box covered in cloth and paper blocked with metallic foils. 44 colour and 30 black & white illustrations in total. Limitation label signed by the Illustrator Jonathan Burton. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Harmony Books, New York, New York, 1979
ISBN 10: 0517542099 ISBN 13: 9780517542095
Language: English
Seller: Dallas Surplus Stacks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine Book & Jacket, Signed to title page , First Edition First Print, no chips, clips, tears, or owner marks, in protective cover. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Pocket Books, NY, 1981
Language: English
Seller: Richard Vick, Modern First Editions, Coral Springs, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition Thus, First Printing. ***** This is the first printing of the Pocket Books Edition (with "First Pocket Books Printing October, 1981" and "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" stated on the copyright page). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author on the title page. The author did not inscribe this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author ***** Signed examples of this book are rare. ***** Very nice softcover (as issued). There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. CONDITION: This book NEAR FINE condition. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you very much! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982). Signed by Author(s).
Published by Pocket Books, NY, 1981
Language: English
Seller: Richard Vick, Modern First Editions, Coral Springs, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition Thus, First Printing. ***** This is the first printing of the Pocket Books Edition (with "First Pocket Books Printing October, 1981" and "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" stated on the copyright page). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author on the title page. The author did not inscribe this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author ***** Signed examples of this book are rare. ***** Very nice softcover (as issued). There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. CONDITION: This book FINE condition. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you very much! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982). Signed by Author(s).
Published by Harmony Books, NY, 1986
Seller: bookroom, Livingston, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Fine. First edition first printing hardcover Fine in fine dust jacket SIGNED BY ADAMS ON THE TITLE PAGE.
Published by Bonanza Books, NY, 1989
Seller: bookroom, Livingston, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Fine. First edition first printing hardcover Fine in fine dust jacket SIGNED BY ADAMS ON THE HALF TITLE PAGE.
Published by HARMONY BOOKS, New York, 1980
Seller: TBCL The Book Collector's Library, Montreal, QC, Canada
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition Signed
1st Edition Clamshell Collector's Case. 1st Edition Clamshell Collector's Case. Custom Clamshell Case (NO BOOK IS INCLUDED) No Binding. First Edition Collector's Clamshell Case. Superb Custom Fitted Modern Collector's Clamshell Bookcase [Not A Book] HAND-CRAFTED by our conservation team, each box is Gilt-stamped at the spine. This HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY case is finished in black NUBA with a 'sculpted design on one side from the iconic dustjacket with the thumb and "Cosmic Cutie" and the words DON'T PANIC on the other side. Green cloth sides and Velour finished interior. Every TBCL case can be finished in a selection of fine leathers & cloths or Nuba® or a combination of both. Nuba® is a fine, supple & durable covering with a neutral ph that has the feel of velvety soft Italian Nubuck leather. This clamshell is perfectly sized to accommodate your first edition. A Handsome Collector's Custom Case for an important Book. Other Douglas Adams Clamshells available. A Handsome Collector's Custom Case for an important Collection. "Books definitely NOT included" When you place your order: Please confirm the actual size of your first edition as sizes may vary with age or if the edition is covered in Mylar. The text can be altered to add "signed" or other special requests. Generally over 100 in-stock titles. Custom Craft available upon request. Book definitely NOT included Size can be adapted to soft or hardcover first editions.
Published by The Easton Press, 1998
Signed
hardcover. Condition: As New. 5 volume complete set. Includes The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy / The Restaurant and the End of the Universe / Life, the Universe and Everything / So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish / Mostly Harmless. Bound in full leather. Stamped with 22kt gold gilt design on cover front, back and spine. All edges gold. Silk moire fabric end papers. Satin ribbon place holder. Fine binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. For more than 30 years, the Easton Press has been the standard for finely bound, profusely gilt classic leather bindings. Signed by Douglas Adams on limitation page. A beautiful set. Signed.
Published by Harmony Books, New York, 1980
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The trilogy in five volumes. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 215 pages. Bound in quarter purple cloth with purple gilt lettering to spine over grey boars with blind-stamped pictorial to cover in original jacket. Signed on title; The Restaurant at the End of the Universe 250 pages. Bound in original quarter aqua cloth with purple gilt lettering to spine over black boards with purple pictorial to cover in original jacket. Inscribed on the front end paper; Life, the Universe and Everything 204 pages. Bound in black cloth with green gilt lettering to spine and green gilt pictorial to cover in original jacket. signed on title; So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish 204 pages. Bound in black boards with green gilt lettering to spine and pictorial to cover in original jacket. Inscribed to Josh on title. Small octavos (7 ½" x 5") bound original quarter cloth with original pictorial jackets. Mostly Harmless 277 pages. Signed on title. Octavo (8 ½" x 5 ½") bound in original publisher s quarter purple cloth with light green gilt to spine over green boards in original jacket. First American editions. With the original movie poster. The novels are described as "a trilogy in five parts", having been described as a trilogy on the release of the third book, and then a "trilogy in four parts" on the release of the fourth book. The US edition of the fifth book was originally released with the legend "The fifth book in the increasingly inaccurately named Hitchhiker's Trilogy" on the cover. Subsequent re-releases of the other novels bore the legend "The [first, second, third, fourth] book in the increasingly inaccurately named Hitchhiker's Trilogy". In addition, the blurb on the fifth book describes it as "the book that gives a whole new meaning to the word 'trilogy'". The first book was adapted from the first four radio episodes (the Primary Phase), with Arthur being rescued from Earth's destruction by Ford, meeting Zaphod and Trillian, coming to the planet of Magrathea to discover the true purpose of Earth, and ending with the group preparing to go to the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. It was first published in 1979, initially in paperback, by Pan Books, after BBC Publishing had turned down the offer of publishing a novelization, an action they would later regret. Condition: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe previous owner's name to front paste down. Jacket minor edgewear. Life, the Universe and Everything previous owner's name to half title, slightly cocked else a very good set or better in near fine jackets. Poster in near fine condition. The poster will be shipped separately. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Harmony Books, 1979
Seller: Third Mantis Books, Roswell, GA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. All first printing. Published 1979-1992. All with archival protective covers. The 5th book, "Mostly Harmless," is SIGNED by the author. Nearly all fine in fine DJ, but see all descriptions following. (1) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: VG in VG DJ. Worn edges on DJ. Price clipped. No marks. Previous owner's bookplate inside front cover. (2) The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Fine in fine DJ. No marks except previous owner gift dedication. (3) & (4) Life, the Universe and Everything & So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish: Fine in fine DJ. No marks. (5) Mostly Harmless: As new in as new DJ, signed by author on title page. A set to brag about. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The Easton Press, Norwalk, Conn., 1998
Seller: Russian Hill Bookstore, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 5 Volume Set. The first volume, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is SIGNED by Douglas Adams on limited page. Also includes laid-in collector's notes and certificate of authenticity. Includes: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy / The Restaurant and the End of the Universe / Life, the Universe and Everything / So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish / Mostly Harmless. Bound in full leather boards, gilt lettering and designs along spines and covers. Silk moire inside covers and endpapers. Bound silk ribbon bookmarks, gilt page edges. Minor shelfwear, some light scuffing along bottom edges. All volumes are tightly bound, no marks. Set is in Near Fine condition. Signed by Author(s).
Published by folio society, 2023
Seller: Great and rare books, Uppsala, UPPLA, Sweden
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Never read like new in original box. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Published by Easton Press, 1981
Seller: The Lion's End, Antiquarian Books, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. These books are in Very good condition. There are no signatures or markings of any kind. The pages are clean and free of any foxing. The gilt lettering and decoration to the outside boards is bright and unrubbed. This set was published by the Easton Press. This is a complete 5 Volume set signed by Douglas Adams. It comes with a certificate of Authenticity and a blank unattached bookplate from the Easton Press. A rare set of a classic work. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Pan, 1981
Seller: Surrey Hills Books, Cranleigh, United Kingdom
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Signed Paperback. 17th Printing. Fine condition. Inscribed by Douglas Adams to Dave (To Dave, Best Wishes, Douglas Adams). Dave (Baldock) worked at the Forbidden Planet bookshop in London for many years and was on friendly terms with the Horror and Science Fiction authors who visited the store and launched their books there throughout the late 1970s to early 1990s. Please contact us for a full list of signed books (primarily paperbacks) of this genre during this period. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by New York: Harmony Books, 1989
Seller: Moroccobound Fine Books, IOBA, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Tenth anniversary edition with new introduction, signed by the author on the half title. Hardcover, bound in boards with dust jacket. Light edge-wear, modest fading to the jacket spine. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Harmony Books, New York, 1989
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Signed
Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Tenth printing. Signed by Douglas Adams on the title page and inscribed to a former owner. Bound in publisher's blue paper covered boards over purple spine stamped in metallic green. Near Fine with light wear and fading to edges, light wear to covers. Light soiling to rear pastedown. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light edge wear, closed punctures to panels and small closed tear to rear flap. A nice copy, signed by the author.
Published by Harmony Books, New York, 1980
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Signed
Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. Fifth printing of the American edition. Signed by Douglas Adams and inscribed to a former owner on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's original black cloth-affect boards stamped in gilt. Faint wear to corners and spine ends, else Fine in a Fine unclipped dust jacket. A very well-kept copy, signed by the author.
Published by Harmony Books, New York, 1980
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. First American edition, first printing. Signed by Douglas Adams and inscribed to a former owner on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's original dark blue paper-covered boards over magenta spine cloth lettered in metallic blue. Near Fine with light wear and toning to pages, former owner name and inkless emboss to half-title page. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with light chipping to edges, creases to flap, light toning and bleeding to blindside. A nice copy.