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Sold on Apr 2, 2014 for: $17,500.00
Ray Bradbury. Fahrenheit 451. New York: Ballantine Books, 1953. First edition, number 102 of 200 copies signed...
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An Unusually Fine Copy of the Asbestos 451
Ray Bradbury. Fahrenheit 451. New York: Ballantine Books, 1953. First edition, number 102 of 200 copies signed by Bradbury and bound in "an asbestos material with exceptional resistance to pyrolysis." Octavo. 199 pages. Publisher's white asbestos boards. Lettering in red on spine and cover. Minimal edge wear and soiling to boards. Very light bumping to spine ends. Tiny thumbnail split in the front joint. An outstanding, tight, bright, and square copy of this much sought-after limited first edition in exceptionally fine condition. The best we've seen yet. Barron 4-99. Currey, p. 44.Auction Info
2014 April 2 Rare Books Signature Auction - New York #6108 (go to Auction Home page)
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