G.P Putnam’s Sons, 1981
First Edition, First Printing A near fine first printing with a near fine dust jacket. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert in black felt tip on the title page “Frank Herbert”, and not inscribed to anyone.
Original black quarter cloth and grey boards. Vibrant gilt titles to the spine. The book has sharp corners and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square and still snaps shut when opened. The end papers are clean with no owner names, no bookplates, and no inscriptions. The internal pages are clean, bright and flat with No marks, No stains, No writing, No handling marks, and No foxing. Internally appearing as unread! Boldly signed by Frank Herbert in black felt tip on the title page “Frank Herbert”, and not inscribed to anyone.
The dust jacket is bright with vibrant colors, and still maintains a bright rear panel with but a small 1/2″ intact tear with faint discoloration to the upper rear panel.
Otherwise, the jacket has No rubbing no chips, no stains and no foxing.. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $12.95 Please see detailed images. Stunning, handsome jacket presenting the book beautifully on the shelf. Please see images.
A very handsome example of this scarce, classic title in beautiful collectible condition.
