The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
London: Arthur Barker Limited, 1979. 8vo. First edition, first impression in first state jacket. Original dark blue hardcovers, gilt. Slightly cocked. Contents clean and with no ownership marks. The unclipped d/w is very slightly faded on the spine and has a few tiny green marks to the front flap. The rare first state jacket with the advertisement for Capricorn One by Bernard L. Ross on the back panel and priced at £4.95. Near fine in near fine d/w. Item #9166
'People of Earth, your attention please.' Pop a Babel fish in your ear, grab your towel and stick out your thumb; here's a chance to hitch a ride with Dentarthurdent, Ford Prefect, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Trillian and, of course, Marvin the Paranoid Android. A lovely copy of the first hardback edition. Scarce.
Price: £2,750.00