The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
London: Arthur Barker Limited, 1979.
First hardcover edition, first printing. Signed by Douglas Adams on title page and inscribed "Best wishes." [v], 159 pp. Bound in publisher's dark blue cloth-affect boards with spine lettered in gilt. Near Fine with light wear to corners spine ends, faint stain to rear endsheet. In a Near Fine second state unclipped dust jacket with light rubbing; faint staining to blindside. A sharp copy of Adams' beloved sci-fi novel that was adapted from two highly-successful 1978 BBC radio programs. Signed first British hardcover editions are very uncommon. Item #140948465
Price: $17,500
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