by John Brunner
Pristine Collector's Edition of Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner, part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The book is single-owner, stored in a dust-free bookcase in a dry climate and is in exceptional, unused condition The full leather binding is a deep, rich brown, accented in 22kt gold. The elaborate cover artwork, created by the acclaimed Vincent DiFate, features several rows of stylized gold-outlined figures and a line-drawn map of Africa. The spine displays the book's title, 'Stand on Zanzibar,' in expressive gold script, flanked by lines of gold-embossed human silhouettes and the author's name in small capital gold print. The leather is thick, with raised, hubbed spine bands, and the book displays flawless craftsmanship Archival-quality paper is used throughout, with all page edges gilded in brilliant gold. Smyth sewn binding and concealed muslin joints reinforce the book's physical integrity, ensuring durability and a luxurious reading experience. Inside the front cover lies a pristine bookplate. The volume's immaculate preservation reflects careful single ownership. This collector's edition combines artistic, material, and literary value, resulting in a truly stunning and important item for aficionados of fine press science fiction
| Publisher | Easton Press |
| Collection | Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| Edition Year | 1987 |
| Original Copyright | 1968 |
| Binding | Unused condition - the full leather, hubbed spine, 22kt gold accents |
| Paper | Archival-quality, acid-neutral |
| Page Edges | 22k gold gilded |
| Construction | Smyth-sewn, concealed muslin joints |
| Signed | No |
| First Edition | No |
| Cover Artwork | Vincent DiFate |
| Condition | Pristine / As New / Unread |
| Provenance | Single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate |