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Dune Hardcover - 1965

by Herbert, Frank


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The first in the epic science fiction series of the same name, Dune is set on the desert planet Arrakis, host to "the Spice" - the most important resource in the universe, needed for interplanetary travel and coveted for its effects on longevity and granting incredible psychic powers among humans. Amidst an intergalactic power struggle, would-be heir to the planet's stewardship Paul Atreides is cast out into the desert to die following a coup. Joining a group of zealots called the Fremen, Paul soon becomes considered their messiah - Mahdi - and recognizes in them a formidable fighting force with whom he can retake control of Arrakis. Dune won both the Hugo Award for Best Novel and the Nebula Award for Best Novel.

First Edition Identification

Dune is one of the high points for science fiction collectors and was first published in 1965 by Chilton Book Company in Philadelphia (an interesting departure for the publisher, who to that date had only published automotive repair manuals). The true first will read "First Edition" on the copyright page, with no subsequent printings, and will be in blue cloth boards. The jacket is a pictorial dark red and blue desert scene, and the rear panel has a map. The price on the jacket flap should be $5.95 and the rear flap should have the Chilton address across four lines.

Beware mistaking the more widely-published Book Club Edition as a true first. Although this is one of the rare cases where a BCE has value to collectors, there is a dramatic price difference between the two.

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  • Title Dune
  • Author Herbert, Frank
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 412
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Chilton Book Company, Radnor
  • Date 1965
  • ISBN 9780801950773
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Chilton. 1965. Hardcover. 0801950775 . 1st ed., 9th printing. Small scrape on cover, bookplate on flyleaf, otherwise clean, tight, VG in Fair to Good dj with rubbing, slightly faded spine, rather heavy edge wear, tape around head and foot of spine and where dj flaps were taped to boards. .
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Hardcover with dust jacket. The book has been read, but remains in good condition. Book Club Edition stated at the bottom of front flap. Code 1681 on the bottom of the dust jacket (see picture). Gutter cut: X44. Pages are not marred by notes or highlighting. Regular wear from reading. Additional photos are available upon request.
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Radnor, Pa.: Chilton Book Co.. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1965. Sixth Printing. Hardcover. Original red cloth titled in white. 6th printing. No statement of edition; number line; location added-Don Mills, ISBN code, and $7.95 flap price--all as called for. Hint of pushing to spine ends, bottom points slightly rubbed. Tight and square, appears unread. The DJ in mylar is mildly sunned to spine with trace soil/edgewear. ; Dune has a lot of scientific & historic research by the author. The authors' rich background includes work as a TV cameraman, radio news commentator, oyster diver, jungle survivor instructor and teacher for creative writing. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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First Edition/Eighth Printing (number line starts with a 8, no first edition statement, 5077 code on spine), see scans for edition points; A very good or better book in a very good dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this multiple award winning book and the greatest selling science fiction novel of all time (as of 2003); scarce in the Chilton first edition. Basis for the 1984 David Lynch movie and the current Villenueve movie. This copy is in very good or better condition with red boards, bright white lettering on the spine, a tight binding, and clean white pages; light shelf wear is present to the spine ends and edges, with particular rubbing to the lower board edges, and a PO blind stamp to the title page, else near fine. Housed in a very good dust jacket that is crisp and vibrant with some minor rubbing and chipping to the spine ends, edges, and corners, and one small inconspicuous piece of tape repair to the verso, else near fine or better; overall, a beautiful copy. Not remaindered, not price… Read More
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Chilton Book, 1971. First Edition. hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8x5x1. Signed. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! Signed & Inscribed American first edition, ninth printing. Signed & inscribed on title page by Mr. Herbert. Corners of jacket are lightly worn. Back of jacket has two small punctures. Minor wear to spine ends and edges of jacket. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark. Happy to provide pictures on request.
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by Herbert, Frank

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This is a 7th printing of the 1st edition by Chilton Book Company from 1965. There were nine such printings of that 1st edition. The book is in Fine Condition. The dustjacket is in Good Condition with slight edge wear and the price clipped from the upper corner. Frank Herbert has autographed the title page. Please refer to the attached photos which show the red cloth binding, the dustjacket, the numerical printing history, the Library of Congress number, and the autograph.This very hard-to-find book will make a fine addition to the personal library of the serious collector.
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