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Title: Lot of 9 Foundation books, plus 5 Sci-Fi auction catalogues Author: Asimov, Isaac Place: New York Publisher: Doubleday, et al. Date: 1981-95 Description: Comprises: The Foundation Trilogy, plus 3 other titles, all in one volume. Signed “To Rob, Isaac Asimov.” Octopus/Heinemann, [1981]. * Foundation’s Edge. 2 copies: Advance uncorrected proof, signed by Asimov, wraps; and 1st trade ed. 1982. * Robots and Empire. 2 copies: Advance uncorrected proofs, signed “For David, Isaac Asimov,” wraps; and 1st trade ed. 1985. * Foundation and Earth. 2 copies: Advance uncorrected proofs, signed “For David, Isaac Asimov,” wraps; and 1st trade ed. 1986. * Prelude to Foundation. 2 copies: Advance uncorrected proof, wraps, signed by Asimov; and 1st trade. 1988. * Plus, 5 auction catalogues from Swann Galleries, parts 1-5 of Fantasy Archives Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror literature, Oct. 1993 to June 1995. Wraps. With prices realized and other related paper items, laid in. Together, 14 volumes. Six cloth and/or boards in jackets; 9 in wrappers. First Editions. Five volumes are signed by Asimov (1920–1992), the Russian-born American author and winner of numerous awards, including the Hugo and Nebula several times each. Lot Amendments Condition: Mild edge wear to several, occasional short tears to jackets, other minor wear; some very good, but most are near fine or better. Item number: 178279