BRADBURY, Ray.
The Martian Chronicles.
Garden City: Doubleday & Company , 1950.
$6,000.00
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First Edition of The Martian Chronicles; Lengthily Inscribed by Ray Bradbury Two days before the day of publication
First edition of the book that established Bradbury's literary reputation. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author two days before the day of publication on the front free endpaper, "For Nancy with my best wishes and my hope that I can continue to entertain you! From Ray Bradbury May 2, 1950." Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco slipcase. Rare and desirable signed two days before the day of publication; the earliest inscription we have seen.
"The Martian Chronicles was the book that established Bradbury’s reputation He put far more emphasis on style and mood than he did on technical detail or scientific plausibility His reward was a stunning popular and critical success" (Science Fiction 100 Best).
The Martian Chronicles.
$6,000.00
Out of Stock
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