STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND (signed)

Published by G.P. Putman's Sons, 1961

  • First Edition
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  • Hardcover
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Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.Meier And Sons Rare Books

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G.P. Putnamâs Sons, New York, 1961 First Edition, First Printing, Signed:ÂBeautiful, crisp, clean FINE book with bright FINE dust jacket. Signed by Robert Heinlein laid signature adhered to the title page. All required points for a first edition, first impression book including the C22 code in gutter on page 408, no other impressions and dates listed on the copyright page. This printing was the only one in which Starship Troopers is displayed on back panel of dust jacket (all later impressions have an image of Heinlein). Please note a same condition copy of this title just sold for over $10,000 at auction. The novel follows the life of Valentine Michael Smith, a human who was raised on Mars and returns to Earth in early adulthood. Smith struggles to understand human culture, norms, and conventions, while also possessing extraordinary psychic abilities. As he navigates Earth society, he begins to question many of its institutions and values, ultimately creating his own religion to pass on the wisdom he gained on Mars. The book explores themes of freedom, self-reliance, and the nature of humanity, and is considered a classic of science fiction literature. The book is in crisp fine condition with clean vibrant green cloth boards, and bright unfaded gilt titles on the spine. The boards have sharp corners and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The end papers are clean with no inscriptions, no bookstore stamps and no bookplates. The internal pages are fresh, clean, bright and flat with No stains, No writing, No age toning, No bent pages and No foxing. Vibrant unfaded green top stain applied by publisher. Beautiful clean book, Signed by Robert Heinlein laid signature adhered to the title page. Please see images. The stunning original dust jacket has benefited from some very very slight restoration to the outer spine tips by an expert paper conservator and presents in fine condition. The dust jacket has No rips, No chips, No tears, No fading, No rubbing, No foxing and No stains. The spine colors remain the intense unfaded green (which more commonly fades to various shades of blue), and the rear panel and flaps are clean and bright. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $4.50. Striking dust jacket presenting the book beautifully! Please see detailed images. A very handsome signed example of this classic rare book, in extraordinary uncommon condition for this title. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our store for other landmark SciFi titles.

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Bibliographic details

Title
STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND (signed)
Author
ROBERT HEINLEIN
Publisher
G.P. Putman's Sons
Publication year
1961
Condition
Fine
Dust jacket
Fine
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition.
Seller catalogs
Rare / Signed Fiction, Science Fiction / Fantasy

Meier And Sons Rare Books

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We buy and sell rare books and support our customers with expert advice and first class service. We focus primarily on the James Bond series, Science Fiction, Rare Children¿s books, and select other rare books. Because of our specialization, we have developed a deep expertise in these categories and are able to offer a good selection of authors and titles across the quality and price spectrum. To be able to offer rare books of extraordinary quality, we have cultivated relationships with several premier conservators, who restore and conserve books on behalf of museums and private collectors. Our approach has lead to satisfied customers who have become repeat buyers, many of whom have built attractive collections as alternative investments. Our commitment to customers is backed by our return policy, which is simple: if you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the book for a full refund.

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