Foundation and Empire

by Isaac Asimov 

First edition.  New York:  Gnome Press, 1952  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition.

• Publisher's red covers have decoration in black ink and title on spine. 
• Boards show some wear to shoulders, smudges, scuffing, edgewear.  Corners are bumped, worn, with exposed board.  See photos.
• Spine has black text and is a little sunned with crushed ends.
• Binding is secure, with some signs of separation at front fep.  See photos. 
• Pastedowns and feps are gently toned, with no marks. 
• Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits some marginal toning.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have a few marks. 
• PS2025.0508

247 pages. 5.25 x 8 inches

First Edition copy of the second book in the Foundation series by science fiction giant Isaac Asimov (1920-1992).  Publisher's textured red boards with black ink nebula on the front cover.  Complete and unmarked.  Condition is Very Good Minus, with wear to the spine shoulders and cover extremities.  

First Edition, as stated on the copyright page.

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