Ending Aug 7, 2025 11:34 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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The Arion Press Flatland with a signed introduction by Ray Bradbury
Estate / Collection: Collection of Ted Fine and Janet Jacobs
[ARION PRESS]
ABBOTT, EDWIN A. Flatland. A Romance of Many Dimensions. San Francisco: Arion Press, 1980. Copy 69 from the edition of 275, signed by Ray Bradbury (who provided the introduction) and Andrew Hoyem, the printer. Aluminum frame case binding with top latch, prepared by Q-Rolo Sheet Metal Products, with the title on both metal covers and frame. 14 x 7 inches (35.5 x 18 cm); accordion-fold format, hand-colored die-cut illustrations by Andrew Hoyem. Minor wear from being slipped in and out of the case as usual, but an essentially fine copy.
The book's first half is printed on one side of the panels, with the balance printed on the reverse. This was the seventh publication of the Arion Press.
$2,000 - $3,000
(this item has a reserve)
Estate / Collection: Collection of Ted Fine and Janet Jacobs
[ARION PRESS]
ABBOTT, EDWIN A. Flatland. A Romance of Many Dimensions. San Francisco: Arion Press, 1980. Copy 69 from the edition of 275, signed by Ray Bradbury (who provided the introduction) and Andrew Hoyem, the printer. Aluminum frame case binding with top latch, prepared by Q-Rolo Sheet Metal Products, with the title on both metal covers and frame. 14 x 7 inches (35.5 x 18 cm); accordion-fold format, hand-colored die-cut illustrations by Andrew Hoyem. Minor wear from being slipped in and out of the case as usual, but an essentially fine copy.
The book's first half is printed on one side of the panels, with the balance printed on the reverse. This was the seventh publication of the Arion Press.
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Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Aug 7, 2025
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Timed Online Auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps Closing on Thursday, August 7, 2025 Beginning at 10am
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Featuring an Extensive Offering of New York-Related Books, Maps, Photographs and Ephemera from Various Collections and Estates
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Lot 144–148 Sporting
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