I, Robot by Isaac Asimov - 1950

Stated First Edition (True First Edition) with the $2.50 price on the front flap; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. An exceptional copy of this author's 2nd book, the first in his Robot series, and basis for the excellent film starring Will Smith; a collection of short stories told from the point of view of Dr. Susan Calvin, including the three laws of robotics, which have influenced science fiction, films, and the ethics of artificial intelligence ever since. Very scarce in the first edition in collectible condition. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, crisp, black lettering over clean red boards, and bright, unmarked pages throughout; the book shows some mild crimping to the spine ends and light soiling to the exterior text block, else fine. Housed in an original, completely intact very good dust jacket that shows moderate chipping and creasing to the spine ends, edges, and corners, minor fading to the spine, and light soiling and rubbing to both panels. Overall, a highly presentable and collectible copy of this hard to find book; a true landmark in Science Fiction writing by one of the SciFi masters! Not remaindered, not price clipped, and not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
First Law
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
Second Law
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
Third Law
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.