Xanthe and the Robots Tapa dura - 1977

1st edition 1977. Bodley Head - London. 0370300149. A science fiction novel. VG+ in VG dustwrapper (slight scuff on front fore-edge). .

London: Bodley Head, 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with off white edges. Feels lightly read. Near fine condition. Price clipped jacket some crimping and wear to edges, with toning to the white areas. A near fine book in a very good jacket. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid example of this SF title "Institute for Advanced Robotic Research, explores the creation of "Philophrenics" (Robots of near-human capability) and the problems their all-too-human designers face in deciding how far to attempt to exploit their development; it is an… Leer más

London: The Bodley Head Ltd, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 248pp. Beautiful First Printing, square tight and clean throughout with just a hint of wear to the spine ends but very minor. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, (L4.95net) is fresh, bright and with no chipping, creases or tears. A touch of toning to edges else Fine. A beautiful collectible copy of a surprisingly uncommon book in this condition.