by Robert A. Heinlein
Pristine, unread facsimile first edition of Robert A. Heinlein's Beyond This Horizon, produced by The First Edition Library. This copy is from a single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate, ensuring its preservation in as-new condition. The facsimile is housed in an original slipcase, which, like the dust jacket, is in excellent, fine condition The cover art, illustrated by Robert Breck, features a striking design: bold red title text BEYOND THIS HORIZON dominates the upper portion, while the lower section depicts a futuristic cityscape juxtaposed with a large hourglass. Inside the hourglass, a man is seated and reading, suggesting themes of time and contemplation central to the novel This edition includes a publisher's bookmark with detailed notes, providing information on the original publication date, first printing size, background context, and issue points of the first edition. The First Edition Library, active in the 1980s and 1990s, is renowned for producing over 100 highly accurate facsimiles of significant 19th and 20th-century works, replicating even original typographical errors. Each volume, including this one, serves as both a collectible facsimile and a reference work, offering additional scholarly value. The slipcase and dust jacket are both illustrated, matching the original first edition's visual presentation, making this an excellent, reference-quality copy for collectors and enthusiasts
| Publisher | First Edition Library |
| Collection | Facsimile First Editions |
| Original Copyright | 1942 |
| Format | Facsimile hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase |
| Signed | No |
| Condition | Pristine / As New / Unread |
| Provenance | Single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate |