by Lewis Padgett
Pristine facsimile edition of Tomorrow and Tomorrow / The Fairy Chessmen by Lewis Padgett (a pseudonym for Henry Kuttner), published by The First Edition Library. The book is part of a private, single-owner collection and has never been read. Stored in a dust-free bookcase in a dry climate. The volume includes its original dust jacket and is housed in the publisher's matching slipcase. The slipcase shows very slight mottling, likely from aging glue, on the bottom and back. The book itself remains in pristine condition The dust jacket illustration is by Harry Harrison. The cover art features a cartoon-style image of a large, brown arm stretching across a blue background. Atop the arm sit stylized characters representing a futuristic crew. In the background, a large white mushroom cloud rises from a nuclear explosion, with the title Tomorrow and Tomorrow printed in bold red letters within the cloud. Below the arm, in serifed black type, is the title The Fairy Chessmen A vertical information card from The First Edition Library is included. This card provides details on the book's original publication (Gnome Press, 1951), the author's role in science fiction's Golden Age, and First Edition Library's mission. The FEL produced over 100 highly accurate facsimile editions in the 1980s & 1990s, replicating original typos and layouts. Each included historical and bibliographic context, making these not only collector's pieces but also reference works
| Publisher | First Edition Library |
| Collection | Facsimile First Editions |
| Original Copyright | 1951 |
| 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 |