[Rarebooks] FS: Robert A. Heinlein, Inscribed Presentation Copy
Michael John Thompson
mjt at mjtbooks.com
Sat Feb 5 03:11:21 EST 2011
One of the Dedication copies, Inscribed 'With Love'.
HEINLEIN, Robert A.
FRIDAY.
New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston. (1982). First
trade edition. Octavo, original gray boards with
burgundy cloth spine titled in gilt. 368 pp.
Inscribed by Heinlein to Catherine & L. Sprague
de Camp. Catherine de Camp is one of the
Dedicatees of the book - on the Dedication Page,
Heinlein has underlined her name "Catherine" in
the list of Dedicatees and inscribed above the
list "To Catherine & Sprague, with my love, Bob."
Heinlein has also signed his name in full "Robert
A. Heinlein" on the front free endpaper. A fine
copy in a nearly fine dust jacket. ¶ A science
fiction novel, the tale of Friday Jones, a
genetically engineered woman living in the
future. The book is dedicated to 31 different
women, many of whom - 'Bubbles', 'Ursula',
'Vonda', 'Ginny' - are instantly recognizable.
Heinlein has marked Catherine's name on the list
and inscribed it to her & Sprague 'with love'. A wonderful association copy.
$750.00 US / Cdn at par
Trade discount 20%
Postage included in North America.
Visa, MC Prefered, paypal, cheques ok... etc.
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