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ISAAC ASIMOV. contributes his stories 'Trends' and 'Bridle and Saddle' to the pioneering science fiction anthology Men Against the Stars. Edited with a foreword by Martin Greenberg and with a seven-page introduction by Willy Ley.. Grayson & Grayson Ltd., London, 1951.

Price: US$324.89 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: The scarce first UK edition (first printing), considerably more uncommon than the US edition which appeared a year earlier. 8vo. xv, 253pp. A sliver of discolouration to the cloth at the head and base of the backstrip, else in fine state with edge worn pictorial dust wrapper designed by C.W.Bacon, non-price-clipped but chipped at the head of the spine panel and with several small areas of loss to the extremities and some chafing to the natural folds. This copy from the library of science fiction novelist Lionel 'Lan' Wright, with his neat signature to the half-title. An anthology of eight science fiction stories. The other contributions are by A.E.van Vogt ('Far Centaurus'), Lewis Padgett ('The Iron Standard'), Robert Moore Williams ('The Red Death of Mars'), E.M.Hull ('Competition'), Manly Wade Wellman ('Men Against the Stars') and L.Ron Hubbard ('When Shadows Fall'). Most uncommon. Originally published in the US in 1950 by Gnome Press (Martin Greenberg was the imprint's co-founder), this was the very first "theme" anthology in science fiction, with all the stories about a common idea, setting, or concept. It is of particular note for being the first bookform appearance of any of Asimov's Foundation stories ('Bridle and Saddle' subsequently appeared under the title 'The Mayors' as the third part of his celebrated novel 'Foundation'). This UK issue appeared a year later in a slightly reduced version with four of the original contributions absent and with differing dust wrapper artwork.

Seller: Clearwater Books, London, United Kingdom

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation. Gnome Press, 1951.

Price: US$795.00 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: Stated first edition, blue cloth with red letters on spine but without galaxy on front, later state dust jacket ($2.75) with simple list of Gnome Press books. Book has some moderate wear to corners, minor edgewear with a tiny scuff at top of front, toning to outer edges of pages. otherwise very clean and presentable, with a solid binding and clean pages. Dust jacket has some chipping and wear to corners (tape reinforced at front/back), some medium toning to back, modest rubbing to front. otherwise jacket is clean and presentable, with good color (not sharp), now protected in an archival cover. Detailed photos on request.

Seller: Recycle Bookstore, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation. Gnome Press, NY, 1951.

Price: US$1600.00 + shipping

Description: Hardcover book in black cloth. with titles in red. Previous owner name stamped on the inside front cover. The book is clean and tight with lightly sunned edges. The jacket is priced clipped with light shelf ware on the edges, some small tears and chips along the top and bottom edges. It has a mylar cover for protection.

Seller: Grove Antiquarian, Miami, FL, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY being FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE & SECOND FOUNDATION. Gnome Press / Doubleday, 1951.

Price: US$1628.50 + shipping

Description: *** THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY *** FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION & EMPIRE & SECOND FOUNDATION, Gnome Press / Doubleday, 1951, 1952 & 1953 respectively, first edition Gnome Press text blocks save for FOUNDATION which is a second printing with first state Doubleday bindings and dust-wrappers, 3 volumes, all fine in like full color pictorial dust-wrappers. A rare early hybrid which dumbfounded me when I first became aware of it over 40 years ago. Quite scarce today.

Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. FOUNDATION. Gnome Press, Publishers [1951], New York, 1951.

Price: US$3000.00 + shipping

Description: Octavo, jacket painting by David Kyle, cloth. The first volume in the Foundation series, awarded a special Hugo award in 1966 for best all-time series. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-12. Survey of Science Fiction Literature II, pp. 819-31. Lower left front corner bumped, a nearly fine copy in a very good first issue dust jacket with wear at the spine ends with tiny chips at the upper fold corners and small chips at the base, a little edge rubbing to lower front panel, 35 mm closed tear to upper left rear panel near spine fold. (28659)

Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation. The Gnome Press Inc, New York, 1951.

Price: US$4000.00 + shipping

Description: First edition, first issue binding with sheets bulking to 1.9 cm. 255 pp. Bound in publisher's dark navy cloth lettered in red. Near Fine with bumped corners, small letter "I" written on paste down in ink, hints of offsetting to endpapers. In a very attractive dust jacket, correct and very Near Fine, light shelf wear, a little toning but no fading to spine panel, new price penciled next to front flap price ($2.75). An excellent unsophisticated copy of the first novel in the trilogy.

Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation (With) Foundation And Empire (With) Second Foundation (First State Bindings, Second Foundation In Jacket). Gnome Press, New York 1951 1952 1953, 1951.

Price: US$4000.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: An Attractive Set Of The True First Editions, All In First State Bindings, With One Volume In First Issue Dj. Foundation: Gnome Press (1951) Vg+ / Near Fine, Stated "First Edition" In First State Binding Of Blue Cloth With Red Lettering, Sheets Measure 20.3 X 13.5 Cm And Bulk 1.9 Cm Across Top, Previous Owners' Name Stamped On Front End Paper. No Dust Jacket. Foundation And Empire: Gnome Press (1952) Stated "First Edition", First State Of Red Boards Lettered In Black, Publisher's Imprint On Spine Measuring 2.2 Cm. Across, Sheets Bulk 1.8 Cm. Across Top, Slight Wear At Bottom Of Boards, And At Head And Foot Of Spine, Near Fine W/Slight Wear At Bottom Of Boards, And At Head And Foot Of Spine, Former Owner's Name And November 1953 Date At Top Of Front Endpaper In Very Small Letters. Second Foundation: Gnome Press (1953) Stated "First Edition", Very Good + In First State Blue Boards Lettered In Brown, Light Wear At Corners And Bottom Edge, First Edition Jacket, Very Good +, Price Clipped At Upper Corner Of Front Flap, Bottom Corner Intact (Where Book Club" Statement Would Have Been If This Were A Book Club Edition), Wear And Tiny Tear And 1/4" X 1/8" Chip At Top Of Spine Panel, Four 3/4" X 3/4" Clear Tape Remnants On Flaps, 2" X 1/2" Clear Tape Reinforcement On Inside Of Top Of Spine And Rear Panels Of Dust Jacket.

Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation. Gnome Press, New York, 1951.

Price: US$4500.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Edition, First Printing. This ORIGINAL First Issue dustjacket has the publisher's $2.75 printed price present and is vibrant in color with minor wear to the edges. The book is bound in the publisher's cloth and is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy.

Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation. Gnome Press, 1951.

Price: US$4999.00 + shipping

Condition: Fair

Description: Sturdy book, quality black cloth with pink illustration of galaxy at center front, pink lettering very fine on spine, 255 stiff heavy pages, very slight brown spots inside covers and adjacent end papers. DJ beneath mylar, price-clipped, a color-illustration on heavy paper of galaxy with flotilla of spacecraft on front and spine, very slightly browned on white back with three dust jackets illustrated for books including "The Sword of Conan" and others. DJ has several tiny chips, two at top front with tiny surface nick and tiny tear, tiny surface chips at spine corners, top back tip, and bottom back edge next to spine. The book has the typing error with the main character's name spelled "Hari Sheldon" on DJ inner front flap with story spelling the name "Hari Seldon." Near Good DJ/Near Fine book.

Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. FOUNDATION. Gnome Press Publishers, New York, 1951.

Price: US$5000.00 + shipping

Description: Octavo, cloth. First edition, first printing. The first volume of the Foundation series, awarded a special Hugo in 1966 for best all-time series. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-46. Survey of Science Fiction Literature II, pp. 819-31. Owner's signature on the front free endpaper. Several spots and stains to page edges, a very good copy in very good dust jacket (priced $2.75 on the front flap) with rubbing at spine ends and corner tips, 10 mm chip along rear flap fold, and some some damp spots to spine panel with no show through on outer surface. (#172587)

Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Second Foundation. Gnome Press Publishers, New York, 1951.

Price: US$7500.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Asimov on a laid in signature. A stunning dustjacket that looks about new with no chips or pieces missing. This original dustjacket is vibrant in color and is seldom seen in this nice condition. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight, and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean. There is no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a beautiful copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION SIGNED by the author. We buy Asimov First Editions.

Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. The Foundation trilogy -- all three books. Gnome Press, New York, 1951.

Price: US$7600.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: All three books in the trilogy, each in fine condition. Books two and three are first trade editions, and book one is stated First Edition, has correct $2.75 price on front flap of jacket, but is less thick than the true first edition, so generally considered a second issue of the first edition. Books two and three are the correct first edition, first issue thickness. Foundation, Second Foundation and Foundation and Empire, all in remarkable condition. In Second Foundation short piece of tape on inside of dj not visible from outside. In Foundation and Empire, narrow crack in rear hinge. First issue, First issue, and second issue.

Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation. Gnome Press, New York, 1951.

Price: US$9000.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Edition, First Printing with the words "FIRST EDITION" printed on the copyright page. A stunning copy SIGNED by Isaac Asimov on a laid in signature. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is vibrant in color with NO chips or pieces missing. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb copy SIGNED by the author.

Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.

ISAAC ASIMOV. THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY (FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE, SECOND FOUNDATION). GNOME PRESS, 1951.

Price: US$11895.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: *SIGNED* FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE, SECOND FOUNDATION.FINE/NEAR FINE FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTINGS W. ORIGINAL FIRST PRINTING, FIRST STATE DUST JACKETS.Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953 FIRST STATE of the First Edition, First Printings A superb set of Fine/Near Fine, clean crisp books, in Fine/Near Fine dust jackets, Boldly signed with a laid in signature. Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953 This listing is for the FIRST STATE, FIRST PRINTINGS of the FOUNDATION TRIOLOGY, a set of three Fine/near fine stated first edition books by Asimov, one signed by Asimov on a laid in signature. With publication dates of 1951 for FOUNDATION, 1952 for FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE, and 1953 for SECOND FOUNDATION. Published by Gnome Press, New York. A handsome set of this trilogy consisting of first state dust jackets, and stunning clean fine/near fine first edition books. The dustjackets all have the publisher’s $2.75 printed price present and are vibrant in color without the ubiquitous fading normally seen on Foundation and Empire.FOUNDATION: Stated First Edition, First Printing, Signed on a laid in signature: Clean, bright book with a stunning near fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE: Stated First Edition, First Printing: Clean, bright fine condition book with a fine condition stunning first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.SECOND FOUNDATION: Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing Clean, bright fine book with a fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.A superb fine/near fine trilogy in beautiful collectible condition, with a lovely laid in signature by Asimov. “Asimov’s acclaimed Foundation Trilogy, was the winner of the 1966 Hugo Award for “Best All-Time Series.” Would make a wonderful gift and investment for an Asimov collector.This outstanding fine set has been otherwise discounted due to two of books have several fascinating small very neat bibliographic pen marks on their “contents” page with the name and date of the origin of the original publications, otherwise this set would list closer to $19,000. Please inquire for images as ABE has a 5 image limit per listing. Please see our ABE store for other SciFi titles.

Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation (With) Foundation And Empire (With) Second Foundation (All First Issue Bindings And First Issue Dust Jackets. One Book Signed By Asimov). New York: Gnome Press, 1951, 1952, 1953, New York, 1951.

Price: US$12500.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: An Attractive Set Of The True First Editions, All In First State Bindings And First Issue Dust Jackets (Priced $2.75, Not Price-Clipped), Without Any Writing Or Marks, Second Foundation Inscribed By Asimov. Foundation: Gnome Press (1951) Near Fine Book, No Marks Or Damage, Stated "First Edition" In First State Binding Of Blue Cloth With Red Lettering, Sheets Bulk 1.9 Cm Across The Top; Black Dust Jacket With Red, Blue White And Yellow, By Kyle, Is Vg+, First State With Three Books And Calendar Discussed On Back Panel, Wear With Minute Paper Loss At Corners And Tips, Very Light Wear At Edges, 1" Mostly Closed Tear Along Top Front Spine Fold (Not Very Noticeable), 1 1/2" Closed Tear And Associated Wrinkle At Upper Left Corner Of Front Panel. Very Slight Fading To Red Lettering On Spine, Otherwise All Panels Are Clean And Bright. Foundation And Empire: Gnome Press (1952), Near Fine, Stated "First Edition", First State Of Red Boards Lettered In Black, Publisher's Imprint On Spine Measuring 2.2 Cm. Across, Sheets Bulk 1.8 Cm. Across Top, Near Fine W/Slight Rubbing At Corners; Vg + / Near Fine First Issue Multicolor Dj By Ed Cartier, 26 Titles On Rear Panel, With Light Wear At Corners, No Chipping Or Losses, Entirely Closed 3/4" Tear To Top Of Front Panel Near Flap Fold, 5/8" Closed Tear At Top Of Rear Panel, 1/4" Closed Tear At Bottom Of Front Flap Fold. Second Foundation: A Remarkably Attractive First Edition, First Binding Of Blue Boards Lettered In Brown, With First Issue Yellow Dustjacket. Book Has Just A Touch Of Wear At Points Of Tips And Small Areas Along Top And Bottom Edges Of Spine; Dj Is Near New, Not Price Clipped, Unworn Except For A Short Rub Along Front Spine Fold Near The Bottom, With A 1/8" Deep, 1/4" Long Loss Along The Top Of The Rear Panel With A 1/4" Associated Closed Tear, A 1/8" Closed Tear At Bottom Of Rear Panel, And A Tiny Chip At Bottom Of Front Flap Fold. Inscribed To A Fan By Isaac Asimov At A Sf Convention Circa 1956.

Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.

ISAAC ASIMOV. THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY (ALL IN FIRST STATE), Foundation, Foundation And Empire, Second Foundation. GNOME PRESS, 1951.

Price: US$14295.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953 FIRST STATE of the First Edition, First Printings A superb set of Near Fine/Fine, clean crisp books, in Near Fine/Fine dust jackets, Boldly signed with on laid in typed sheet by Isaac Asimov. Gnome Press, New York, 1951, 1952, and 1953 This listing is for the FIRST STATE, FIRST PRINTINGS of the FOUNDATION TRIOLOGY, a set of three Near fine stated first edition books by Asimov, accompanied by a laid in typed page, signed by one signed by Isaac Asimov “Isaac Asimov”. With publication dates of 1951 for FOUNDATION, 1952 for FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE, and 1953 for SECOND FOUNDATION. Published by Gnome Press, New York. A handsome set of this trilogy consisting of FIRST STATE dust jackets, and stunning clean fine/near fine first edition books withOUT owner names or inscriptions. The dust jackets all have the publisher’s $2.75 printed price present and are vibrant in color without the ubiquitous fading normally seen on Foundation and Empire. FOUNDATION: Stated First Edition, First Printing, Signed on a laid in typed sheet: Clean, bright book with a stunning near fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped. FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE: Stated First Edition, First Printing: Clean, bright near fine condition book with a near fine condition stunning first state dust jacket, not price-clipped. SECOND FOUNDATION: Stated Stated First Edition, First Printing Clean, bright near fine book with a near fine first state dust jacket, not price-clipped.A superb fine/near fine trilogy in beautiful collectible condition, with a lovely laid in typed sheet signed by Isaac Asimov. “Asimov’s acclaimed Foundation Trilogy, was the winner of the 1966 Hugo Award for “Best All-Time Series.” Would make a wonderful gift and investment for an Asimov collector. ****PLEASE INQUIRE For the full detailed description of each book and dust jacket, and for a set of 20 images of this trilogy. Please visit our ABE store for other landmark Science Fiction lisings.

Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation Trilogy (includes 3 books, Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation). Gnome Press, New York, 1951.

Price: US$15000.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Editions, First Printings of ALL three books with the ORIGINAL dustjackets. A spectacular set. The dustjackets are rich in color with light wear to the edges. Each book is bound in the publisher's cloth and is in excellent condition. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb set.

Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. Foundation Trilogy SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ( Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation ). Gnome Press, New York, 1951.

Price: US$17500.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: An exceptional and RARE set, all three books having been SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR Isaac Asimov to the same lady in the most intriguing and charming manner - "Foundation" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a passionate Southern gal Isaac Asimov", "Foundation and Empire" SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a persistent Southern gal Isaac Asimov", and "Second Foundation " SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "For Laura Jean a married Southern gal Isaac Asimov". Ah, to have been a witness to THAT book signing, where the sparks were obviously flying ! All three books stated Gnome Press First Editions, "Foundation" in dark blue boards with red lettering at spine, thinner and narrower paper and with dust jacket too large for this thinner book, although stating First Edition 1951 on CP is actually the 1954 2nd Edition. Book is Very Good, pages browning, slight toning to edges of end pages, top edge dusty, in a Very Good dust jacket, priced $2.75 front flap, small chips at spine ends and flap fold tips. "Foundation and Empire", 1952, is First Edition, First State in original red cloth, in Second Issue dust jacket in blue tones. Book is Very Good, pages uniformly browning. In Near Fine dust jacket, small chips top and bottom edges rear panel at spine. "Second Foundation", 1953. is First Edition, First State in original light blue boards, spine stamped in brown, Very Good, cloth a bit rubbed at spine ends, light toning to end pages at edges, top edge soiled, in a Very Good dust jacket, 1/2" chip top edge front panel at spine, light edge wear and soiling. Overall a Very Good set, with unique Asimov inscriptions, of this towering classic of the science fiction genre that continues to remain fresh and current. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. The Foundation Trilogy: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation. Gnome Press, New York, 1951.

Price: US$25000.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Editions, First Issues dustjackets, SIGNED by Isaac Asimov on the front free endpaper in the Second Foundation. All three books are First Editions, First Printings. A wonderful (3) volume set with the ORIGINAL dustjackets. The dustjackets have the publisher's $2.75 printed price present and are vibrant in color without the ubiquitous fading normally seen on Foundation and Empire . The books are in great shape and appear UNREAD. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in any of the books. A beautiful set of this Foundation trilogy SIGNED by the author and NOT inscribed to anyone. We buy SIGNED Asimov First Editions.

Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.

Asimov, Isaac. (Foundation Trilogy): FOUNDATION [with] FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE [with] SECOND FOUNDATION. Gnome Press Publishers, later Gnome Press, Inc. [1951-1953], New York, 1951.

Price: US$27500.00 + shipping

Description: Octavo, three volumes, first volume bound in cloth, others in boards. All volumes signed or inscribed by Asimov. The first three volumes of the Foundation series. Soon to released on the streaming service Apple TV as a series. Awarded a special Hugo in 1966 for best all-time series. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-46. Survey of Science Fiction Literature II, pp. 819-31. Mild rubbing to corner tips and spine ends of FOUNDATION, a fine copy in an about fine dust jacket; vertical crease to rear panel of FOUNDATION AND EMPIRE, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket; SECOND FOUNDATION has several small stains to top of page edges which bleed to some pages of text block, the deepest being 4 cm of bleed but mostly no more than 2 cm, otherwise a fine copy in a fine dust jacket. A most attractive set, uncommon to have all three volumes signed. (26664)

Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.