Ray Bradbury / DANDELION WINE INSCRIBED TO FORREST J ACKERMAN Signed 1st ed 1957

Description: DANDELION WINE - INSCRIBED TO FORREST J. ACKERMAN Author: Bradbury, Ray Title: DANDELION WINE - INSCRIBED TO FORREST J. ACKERMAN Publication: London: Rupert Hart-Davis, 1957 Edition: First U.K. Edition Description: An association copy of the highest quality, inscribed to Bradbury's long-time friend, mentor, and literary agent Forrest Ackerman. It was Ackerman who introduced a teenage Bradbury to the Los Angeles Science Fiction Society, published Bradbury's first story in his fanzine Imagination, and who would urge Bradbury to pursue his writing, lending him money to publish his own fanzine, Futuria Fantasia. Barron, Fantasy Literature, 4A-44. First Impression. Octavo (20.5cm); maroon paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in silver on spine; dustjacket; [6],7-183,[1]pp. With a contemporary inscription to Forrest J. Ackerman on the front endpaper: "For Forry! Merry Christmas 1957! From his friend Ray Bradbury!" Faint scratch to upper edge of textblock, tiny bump to base of spine, else a fresh, very Near Fine copy. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced 16s net), gently spine-sunned, with some trivial wear to extremities, and Ackerman's tiny "A" sticker at upper spine panel; Near Fine. Seller ID: 4204 Subject: Association Copies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Website Only Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 4125 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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