First edition, first printing. Inscribed by both Ray Bradbury and the book’s illustrator, Joe Mugnaini—an extraordinary association copy. Bradbury’s inscription on the front free endpaper reads:
“For Al Rogan—With good wishes from Ray Bradbury, June 4, 1980.”
Below, Mugnaini has added his own inscription: “Thank you – Joe Mugnaini.
Fine condition hardcover with original red boards and bright yellow lettering on spine and cover. With original, unclipped dustjacket. Dust jacket is in very near-fine condition with only a small chip at the top and slight wear on the spine.
A defining work of modern literature and one of the greatest dystopian novels of the 20th century, Fahrenheit 451 is Bradbury’s searing critique of censorship, mass conformity, and the suppression of intellectual freedom.
Originally published in a limited run by Ballantine Books, the novel quickly became a cornerstone of speculative fiction, often regarded alongside 1984 and Brave New World. Mugnaini’s striking artwork, which adorns both the dust jacket and later illustrated editions, played a crucial role in shaping the book’s enduring visual legacy.
Octavo (19.5 x 13.5 cm). A fine copy, remarkably well-preserved with only faint offsetting to the endpapers. In the original unclipped dust jacket, retaining the $2.50 price. The jacket is in very fine condition, showing only a small chip at the top edge and slight wear to the spine, remarkably fresh given the fragility of this edition.
The finest signed first printing on the market and the only known copy inscribed by both Bradbury and Mugnaini.Housed in a custom full-leather clamshell case by master binder James Tapley, ensuring its long-term preservation as a true cornerstone of speculative fiction collecting.
An unparalleled copy of this enduring classic, blending literary, artistic, and bibliophilic significance.
