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1994 The Illustrated Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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£2,750
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NOK 38,480.08
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The first illustrated edition of this popular sci-fi, a colourful edition signed by the author. The first illustrated edition, a incredibly striking edition, with colourful and unique illustrations throughout, with photographs of a "humanoid" cast, and entertainingly designed sets, including one large folding plate. Signed boldly by the author to the title page. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is one of the most popular modern science fiction novels, the first book in a "trilogy of five books" by Douglas Adams. A comedic sci-fi novel, following the only human survivor after the destruction of the earth, Arthur Dent, as he explores space. The novel is named after an electronic guide book which advises Dent on the galaxy and its many variant inhabitants. In the original publisher's paper covered boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with only a few light marks to the boards. Very light edge wear and a couple of small marks to the dust wrapper, including to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: Fine
  • Creator:
    Douglas Adams (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1994
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  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 939P32D1stDibs: LU8925244275032

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