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Pebble in the Sky
by Asimov, Isaac
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, 1950. Uncorrected Proof. Unbound folded and gathered signatures. Near Fine. Advance uncorrected proof of the first edition of Isaac Asimov's first published book. Unbound gathered and folded sheets with publisher's review slip labeled "uncorrected proof" stapled to upper sheet, likely used as a review copy. Near Fine with toning and light soiling to front and rear.
Synopsis
Pebble in the Sky is a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov, published in 1950. This work is his first novel — parts of the Foundation series had appeared from 1942 onwards, in magazines, but Foundation was not published in book form until 1951. The original Foundation books are also a string of linked episodes, whereas this is a complete story involving a single group of characters.
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Details
- Seller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 140943589
- Title
- Pebble in the Sky
- Author
- Asimov, Isaac
- Format/Binding
- Unbound folded and gathered signatures
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Uncorrected Proof
- Publisher
- Doubleday & Company
- Place of Publication
- Garden City, New York
- Date Published
- 1950
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Unbound
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- First Edition
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- Uncorrected Proof
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- Fine
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