brave new world, huxley

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ". stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. A fine copy (like new) with yellow cloth entirely free of the fading or discoloration common to this binding. With an unprinted glassine dust jacket, probably as issued. An incredible copy of this classic. (#109585). Codice libro della libreria 109585

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308: blank] [note: trade copies have two final blanks U[3-4] excised], original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. First edition. ". stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. A fine copy in near fine pictorial dust jacket with rubbing at lower spine end and corner tips, light wear and shallow fraying at upper spine end, light wear along top edges of front and rear panels, small nick to top edge of rear panel, 9 mm rub mark along front spine fold, 11 mm closed tear at bottom edge of front panel, and 9 mm closed tear at bottom edge of rear panel. Despite the catalogue of faults, a very nice, attractive example of this stunning jacket. (#111267). Codice libro della libreria 111267

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. A fine copy with yellow cloth entirely free of the fading or discoloration common to this binding. A sharp copy of this classic. Housed in a custom black cloth tray-case. (#113347). Codice libro della libreria 113347

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932, 1932. Octavo. Original yellow cloth, titles to spine gilt on blue ground, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Cloth a little rubbed, toned at the spine and edges. An excellent copy. First edition, first impression. One of a limited edition of 324 numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation leaf. Codice libro della libreria 74269

Descrizione libro: chatto & windus, (null), 1932. Hardcover. Condizione libro: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. (null) (illustratore). 1st Edition. (null). A Near Fine first edition/first printing in dj of Huxley's masterpiece "Brave New World"! The book is much better than normally encountered. The is virtually no spine roll or wear to the boards. The spine lettering is bright and clean. Virtually no rubbing and the tips are sharp. There is some minor foxing limited to the page edges and the first/last few pages. The DJ is an excellent example of the striking design. Is virtually unchipped with vibrant color. An exceptional copy of a 20th century highspot in collectible condition!. (null). (null). Codice libro della libreria ABE-1406662374

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308: blank] [note: trade copies have two final blanks U[3-4] excised], original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. First edition. ". stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Slight spine lean, just a hint of rubbing to spine ends and corner tips, bright, near fine copy in bright, near fine pictorial dust jacket with light wear at a bit of fraying at spine ends and corner tips and 15 mm closed tear at upper front flap fold with associated crease at upper right corner of front panel. A nice example of this striking jacket. (#96371). Codice libro della libreria 96371

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Some foxing to endpapers, just a bit of the age-darkening of cloth common to this binding, here restricted to the rear cover. The front and spine panels are clean and bright (none of the usual darkening or sunning to the spine panel) and the leather spine label is perfect. A very handsome, superior copy of this classic. (#114603). Codice libro della libreria 114603

Descrizione libro: Chatto and Windus, London, 1932. First Edition. First Edition. One of 324 copies (this being No. 309) SIGNED by Aldous Huxley. Publisher's bright yellow cloth, page edges gilt. Fine condition. A beautiful copy of the author's masterpiece, a bleak and despairing vision of future society. In a custom quarter-leather clamshell box. Codice libro della libreria 121559

Descrizione libro: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Hardcover. Condizione libro: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing, SIGNED by Aldous Huxley on a laid in signature. This original unsophisticated dustjacket is in nice shape with light wear to the edges and spine. Besides some darkening to the spine, the rest of the dustjacket is rich in color. There is one small close tear to the back panel. The book is sharp, with minor rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Otherwise, the pages are clean and there is no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a clean copy of this true first edition, with the first issue dustjacket SIGNED by the author. We buy books. Signed by Author(s). Codice libro della libreria ABE-647802352

Descrizione libro: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hard Cover. Condizione sovraccoperta: Dust Jacket. First Edition. First UK Edition. Publisher’s original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. Spine tips slightly pushed and tiny bumps to the corners overall a bright VG+ copy. The D/W is also in bright VG+ condition with slight toning to the spine panel (with the white lettering now cream) and very slight fraying/minor chipping at the head of the spine just affecting the E of BRAVE. A nice example of this striking D/W. Stands alongside 1984 as one of the classic dystopian novels and a bleak an d despairing vision of future society. Huxley’s most celebrated work and a landmark of 20th century fiction. One for the Pension Fund. Codice libro della libreria 355490712020

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto And Windus, 1932, 1932. Hard Cover. Condizione libro: Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Decorative. 1 ST. One of 324 being no#304 numbered and signed by Huxley,rebound for Henry Sotheron in full red morocco,t.e.g.,gilt lettering on spine,marbled end papers,deckledge, fine copy. CLEAN GIFT QUALITY. Codice libro della libreria 008846

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932, 1932. Octavo (215 × 140 mm). Contemporary yellow three-quarter morocco by Leonard Mounteney, spine gilt in compartments with gilt floral pattern and red and yellow inlays, square corners with gilt floral tools, leaf-patterned paper sides, burgundy watered silk doublures and free endpapers, top edge gilt. Binding tanned along the spine and edges, a little wear to the edges of the boards, small spot to pages 30 and 31. A very good copy. First edition, first impression. One of a limited edition of 324 numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation leaf. Finely bound by Leonard Mounteney, who worked as an exhibition binder for Riviere before moving to the US and completing bindings for The Lakeside Press and the Cuneo Fine Binding Studio. Codice libro della libreria 74557

Descrizione libro: Chatto and Windus, London, 1932. Cloth. Condizione libro: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback - A fine book in a fine dustwrapper. The book is tightly bound with very clean blue boards with gilt lettering to the spine. The topstain is only lightly faded, the pages are very clean with no names or inscriptions inside. The wrapper is in lovely condition. The spine,(so often found browned) is the same colour as the front and rear covers. There is a closed tear to the spine tip and a couple of light chips to the corners of the flap folds, with a few foxing spots to the white flap folds, else a lovely copy. Scans available, if required. Codice libro della libreria 000014

Descrizione libro: Garden City: Doubleday Doran, 1932, 1932. First American Edition; one of 250 numbered copies signed by the author. A fine copy in the often-lacking publisher's slipcase, which has some cracking and staining. Codice libro della libreria 22760

Descrizione libro: LONDON CHATTO & WINDUS PUB 1932., 1932. NEAR FINE CONDITION WITHOUT D.J. AS ISSUED. THIS IS COPY # 115 OF THE 324 COPY SIGNED LIMITED EDITION WHICH WAS ISSUED WITHOUT A DUSTWRAPPER AN EXCELLENT CLEAN, TIGHT COPY WITH SLIGHT TANNING OF THE SPINE AND JUST A TRACE OF WEAR AT THE EDGE OF THE LEATHER SPINE LABEL. A BEAUTIFUL COPY OF THIS 20TH CENTURY LANDMARK. FIRST EDITION. Binding is HARDCOVER. Codice libro della libreria 006576

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932, 1932. First edition. Octavo, cloth. Anatomy of Wonder 2-56 (1995). The classic dystopian novel. A near fine copy in a very good dust jacket with a few small chips, several small closed tears, age toning to spine panel, front panel is nice and bright. A nice copy of this important classic. Codice libro della libreria 4881

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. Large octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-306 [307: printer's imprint] [308-312: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original yellow buckram over bevel-edged boards, blue leather label on spine panel, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. One of 324 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Some dust soiling to front and rear panels, spine panel tanned (a fault common to this binding), the leather spine label is perfect, internally fine. Overall, a pretty nice copy of this classic. (#103563). Codice libro della libreria 103563

Descrizione libro: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, 1932. Cloth-backed boards. First Edition. The First American Edition, preceded by the British Edition in original gilt-decorated boards with black gilt-decorated cloth spine. Copy #93 of only 250 copies SIGNED by the author. The limited British Edition consisted of 324 copies. Issued without a dustwrapper in a fragile slipcase rarely seen and not present here. Slight paper split to rear gutter. A Fine example of this desirable title. Codice libro della libreria 016180

Descrizione libro: Chatto and Windus, London. 1932., 1932. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, pp. 306 (+2). Publisher's blue cloth in jacket. Book is fine, jacket has a few chips to spine ends, toned to same. A very good, presentable copy, without restoration, inscriptions or price-clipping. A modern highlight, and a landmark of 20th century fiction suggesting that a future of boundless materialist happiness, designer narcosis and no strings attached sex might not be all its made out to be. I still say we should give it a fair crack of the whip though. Eschelbac & Shoberl [10], Bleiler; Checklist of Fantastic Literature [311].Connolly 100 listed, also in Modern Library's Top 100 Novels [1998]. Codice libro della libreria 38194

Descrizione libro: London, Chatto and Windus, 1932., 1932. Large octavo. Bound by Bayntun in full black morocco, titles and box design to spine gilt, raised bands, rule to boards gilt, inner dentelles gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Fine in fine binding. Signed by Huxley. Limited to 324 signed numbered copies of which 314 were for sale, this being number 103 and is signed on the limitaion page by Aldous Huxley. Codice libro della libreria 28195

Descrizione libro: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hardcover. Condizione libro: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. Corners are sharp, right front corner a bit bumped. Some minor foxing limited to the page edges of first and last pages A fine, fresh copy in an extremely bright, pictorial dust jacket with light wear at upper spine end and corner tips, and two (4 mm) closed tears at top and bottom edge of rear panel. There's a very small name of previous owner on first free endpaper. Classic dystopian novel. Extremely rare in this fine condition with striking dust jacket. Additional photographs on request. Google 'Ceebe100' to watch a video of this book. Codice libro della libreria 001121

Descrizione libro: Chatto & Windus, London, United Kingdom, 1932. Hard Cover. Condizione libro: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Without Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Lemon-yellow buckram with blue leather spine label. Top edge of page block is gilt, other edges untrimmed. #19 of 324 signed copies in the limited edition. Spine is a bit darkened and label is a bit faded. Some foxing to the end papers and a bit of dust on the top. I bagged it up when I bought it about 20 years ago, so the last 20 years of dust are on the bag and not the book. Nice enough copy and nice low number!. Signed by Author. Limited Edition. Codice libro della libreria 012498

Descrizione libro: London: Chatto & Windus, 1932, 1932. First Edition. Owner's inscription; a very good copy in a dust jacket with numerous small tears and chips, the largest of which, across the top of the spine, affects just the top of two letters in the title. Codice libro della libreria 24473

Descrizione libro: New York, Doubleday, Doran & Co., 1932, 1932. Octavo. Finely bound by The Chelsea Bindery in full dark blue morocco, titles and decoration to spine gilt, rule to boards gilt, inner dentelles gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. A fine copy. First American Edition, Large Paper Issue. Number 80 of 250 copies signed on the limitation page by Aldous Huxley. Codice libro della libreria 26839

Descrizione libro: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hardcover. Condizione libro: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Small open tear on the front panel, some wear to jacket spine caps not affecting the text, slightly sunned spine, book spine slightly cocked, price clipped, fep has a few faint spots. Blue dye top edge has faded, rough cut bottom edge. The classic dystopian novel, appearing in every list of great 20th century literature. Originally banned in many countries including Ireland and Australia. Codice libro della libreria 01120

Descrizione libro: Garden City: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1932. Octavo, pp. [1-10] 1-311 [312-314: blank] [notes: title leaf is a tipped in single sheet; last leaf is a blank], title page printed in brown and black, original decorated brown boards with black cloth shelf back, front and spine panels stamped in gold, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First U.S. edition. One of 250 numbered copies signed by Huxley. ".stands alongside WE and NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR as one of the classic dystopian novels." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 2-56. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 3-27; (1981) 2-44; (1987) 2-47; and (1995) 2-56. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 437. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 61. Connolly, The Modern Movement 75. Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 151. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 98-103. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 120. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 602. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 195. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 247-53. Bleiler (1978), p. 106. Reginald 07670. Several mild rub marks to boards, a bright, nearly fine copy without dust jacket as issued (this copy lacks the fragile and seldom seen paper slipcase). (#109612). Codice libro della libreria 109612

Descrizione libro: Chatto & Windus, 1932. First Edition. BRAVE NEW WORLD, Chatto & Windus, 1932, first edition, a bright vg+ copy in a bright vg or better dust-wrapper save for some minor restoration to the extremities of the bit tanned dust-wrapper spine. A very nice copy actually. Codice libro della libreria 16139

Descrizione libro: Chatto & Windus, London, 1932. Hard Cover. Condizione sovraccoperta: Dust Jacket. First Edition. First UK Edition. Publisher’s original blue cloth, spine panel stamped in gold, top edge stained blue, bottom edge rough trimmed. A tiny split in the cloth at the base of the spine and two small tape residue marks to both the front and rear end-papers otherwise a crisp and attractive VG++ copy. The D/W is also in bright VG+ condition with virtually no toning to the spine panel and a short closed tear at the head of the spine not affecting any lettering. At the base of the spine there is a small chip (matching the split in the cloth) that removes the bottom half of the IN in WINDUS. A lovely example of this striking D/W in totally honest, un-restored condition. Stands alongside 1984 as one of the classic dystopian novels and a bleak and despairing vision of future society. Huxley’s most celebrated work and a landmark of 20th century fiction. Codice libro della libreria 355490712736

Descrizione libro: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Garden City, New York, 1932. First American Edition. One of 250 numbered copies, signed by the author Covers very slightly marked and corners a little rubbed, light and even browning to the text but a very nice copy; upper hinge just a little weak. Codice libro della libreria 14510