The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (1979) first edition book

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Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy


New York: Harmony Books, 1979. First American edition, first printing. Hardcover. 12mo. Magenta cloth binding. 215 pp. Good condition. Slight wear along edges of boards, textblock. Some discoloration to textblock edges (see photos). Dust jacket has a tiny bit of edge-wear, still very bright and sharp (see photos). Previous bookstore (bar-code) sticker affixed to the lower, horizontal edge of the rear dust jacket (see photos). The dust jacket is not price clipped and shows the original price of $13.95. Small area of discoloration and very minor damage to the upper horizontal spine (see photos).

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