Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing, hardcover copy of Contact by Carl Sagan. First Edition stated, 1985 Simon & Schuster. First printing with full number line.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards with a few spots, strong gilt on the spine, lightly soiled and foxed top page block, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with moderate surface and edge wear, and residue from two stickers on the front flap. First issue jacket with $18.95 price that looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
In Contact by Carl Sagan, astrophysicist Dr. Rebecca Blake deciphers a message from outer space and finds that the message contains directions for the construction of a complicated machine.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
