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Daniel Keyes: Flowers for Algernon w/ Signature

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Daniel Keyes: Flowers for Algernon w/ Signature
<B>Daniel Keyes: <I>Flowers for Algernon</B></I></B></I> <B>with Signature Card Laid In and the April, 1959 Issue of <I>The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction</B></I></B></I> <B>Containing the Original Story.</B></I> (New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, 1966), first edition, 274 pages, gray cloth with blue titles, 8vo (5.75" x 8.25"), dust jacket. This was the author's first novel, first appearing as a short story and winning the 1960 Hugo Award. It later won a Nebula Award in 1969 and was the basis for the film <I>Charly.</B></I> Number 51 on David Pringle's list of 100 Best Science Fiction novels. There is a signature card laid signed "<I>Daniel Keyes</B></I>". Included is a copy of <I>The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction,</B></I> April 1959, which contains the first printing of the short story "Flowers of Algernon." The book is in fine condition, with light age toning to the text edges. A subsequent bookseller has crossed out the original dust jacket price and written in a new price in blue ink, there is a small blue ink mark on the front panel of the dust jacket and mild shelf wear at the spine and corners, else fine.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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