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P. Boulle: 1st US Edition of Planet of the Apes

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P. Boulle: 1st US Edition of Planet of the Apes
<B>Pierre Boulle: First American Edition of <I>Planet of the Apes</B></I>.</B></I> (New York: The Vanguard Press, Inc., 1963), first edition, 246 pages, black cloth shelf back and gray paper boards with orange, white, and gray lettering and decoration on the spine and boards, 8vo (5.75" x 8.25"), price-clipped dust jacket (in protective Mylar). This copy is near very good, with light soiling to the textblock edges, a tear to the rear flap of the dust jacket, and general edge wear and rubbing of the boards. Previous owner's gift inscription on the front free endpaper. Spine is slightly shelf-cocked and shows some sunning.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)