Grafton Books, London, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Tim White -- Dustwrapper. Author's note. Light blue coloured end pages. Dark blue coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Colour illustrated dustwrapper (wraparound), by Tim White, with yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. "And what happened in the many centuries before the events told of in Asimov's first classic novel in the Foundation series -- hitherto only hinted at -- is now revealed." Â– from the front fold over panel blurb. Rubbing of the book edges with softening of the back strip edges. Creasing of the back strip with noticeable handling marks and rubbing of the book panels. Browning of the text block edges and pages. Browning to the edges of the end pages. A little creasing of the top dustwrapper edge with rubbing of the panels. Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. [8], 9 - 461, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Tim White -- Dustwrapper. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0246130482. ISBN/EAN: 9780246130488. Inventory No: 0289346. . 9780246130488

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Isaac Asimov began his Foundation Series at the age of twenty-one, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. During his legendary career, Asimov penned over 470 books on subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his award-winning science fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decasdes. He died, at age of seventy-two, in April 1992.

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0289346
Title: Prelude to Foundation
Author: Asimov, Isaac
Illustrator: Tim White -- Dustwrapper
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good Condition
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0246130482
ISBN 13: 9780246130488
Publisher: Grafton Books
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1988
Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy; Tim White -- Dustwrapper Unbranded ISBN: 0246130482 EAN: 9780246130488 Asimov, Isaac Prelude to Foundation

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General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

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