A group of five first edition books, each book signed by American writer James Michener (1907-1997). The book titles include, in alphabetical order: "Centennial," "Legacy," "Sayonara," "The Source," and "Space." The overall condition of the items is very good to near fine, with expected surface wear to the dust jackets. Please refer to the catalog photographs for more information about the condition. The average book size is 8vo.

The lot is comprised of:

1. James Michener, Limited First Edition "Centennial" (New York: Random House, 1974), 909pp. Signed by James Michener on the limitation page as "James A. Michener." 398/500. The original dust jacket lists a retail price of $12.50. Clean and crisp. The book measures 6" x 8.625" x 2.125." Currently housed in a sturdy slip-on case, with expected wear including isolated minor scuffs. Estimates on Biblio.com for a signed edition like this average about $250.

2. James Michener, first edition "Legacy" (New York: Random House, 1987), 176pp. Signed by James Michener on the title page as "James A. Michener." The original dust jacket lists a retail price of $16.95. Minor toning to the jacket edges mentioned just for accuracy. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Sport Collectors, Inc. (Indianapolis, Indiana). Signed editions of this book average about $100 on Biblio.com.

3. James Michener, first printing "Sayonara" (New York: Random House, 1954), 243pp. Signed and inscribed by James Michener on the half title page, as "Doylestown, Pa. / Easter Sunday, / To Frederick B. Smillie, / A friend of my dear / Miss Lucie Price, / James A. Michener." With the original dust jacket listing a retail price of $3.50 and Pearl S. Buck's tribute on the back cover. Expected isolated surface wear to the dust jacket including a few closed tears, and loss of nearly all of the laminate, else in remarkably good condition. Provenance: Purchased from BPC Encore Editions in June 2003. On Biblio.com, Michener signed editions of this title sell for about $150.

4. James Michener, first printing "The Source" (New York: Random House, 1965), 909pp. Signed by James Michener on the front loose endpaper as "James A. Michener." The original dust jacket lists a retail price of $7.95. Expected minor wear to the jacket including isolated edge loss. 5.875" x 8.75" x 1.875." Estimates on Biblio.com for a signed edition like this run around $150 on average.

5. James Michener, first edition "Space" (New York: Random House, 1982), 622pp. Signed and inscribed by James Michener on the half title page, as "to Mike Roberts, / James A. Michener / 1982." The original dust jacket lists a retail price of $17.95. Isolated wear to the jacket corners, else near pristine. Signed first editions of "Space" sell on Biblio.com for about $200 on average.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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