A group of author-signed books related to science and science-fiction, ranging from biographies of Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer, to space-themed and time-traveling novels by Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan, and Michael Crichton. The group includes nine sumptuous Collector's Signed Editions from the Easton Press and The Franklin Library--some limited edition--bound in supple genuine leather of various colors, with fancy gilt embossed covers and gilt text blocks. There are 13 author signatures total, though one is not accessible because of shrink-wrap. The overall condition of the items is excellent. Please refer to the catalog photographs for more information about the condition. The average book size is 8vo.

Science (6 books, 6 signed)

1. Oliver Sacks, first edition "Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood" (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2001), 337pp. Signed by Oliver Sacks as "Oliver Sacks" in black felt tip pen on the full title page. Comes with the original dust jacket. 5.875" x 8.75" x 1.25." Biblio.com lists comparable signed first editions of this title for $150.

2. Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger, "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994), 378pp. Signed and inscribed by co-author Jim Lovell, as "To R.N. Norman / Best Wishes / James Lovell" on the full title page. Comes with the original dust jacket in remarkably good condition. Estimates on Biblio.com for a signed edition like this are in the $150 range.

3. Easton Press Collector's Signed Edition of Walter Isaacson, "Einstein: His Life and Universe" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007), 675pp. Signed by Walter Isaacson as "Walter Isaacson" on one of the front endpapers. Isolated scuffs to the text block, else near fine. Comes with a COA dated October 2, 2007. Estimates on Abebooks.com for similar signed collector's editions run between $100-140.

4. Easton Press Collector's Signed Limited Edition of James Watson, "The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1998), 226pp. Signed by James Watson as "James D. Watson" on the limitation page. 1,596/2,000. Comes with a COA dated January 23, 1998. Comparables on Biblio.com run around $300.

5. Easton Press Collector's Signed Edition of Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2006), 721pp. Signed by both co-authors as "Kai Bird" and "Martin J. Sherwin" on one of the front endpapers. Comes with a COA dated July 4, 2006. This volume was offered as part of a 5-book set of 2006 Pulitzer Prize winners; on Biblio.com you can expect to pay between $300-400.

6. Easton Press Collector's Signed Edition of David M. Oshinsky, "Polio: An American Story" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2006), 342pp. Signed by David M. Oshinsky as "David M. Oshinsky" on one of the front endpapers. Isolated color loss to the bottom of the text block, else near fine. Comes with a COA dated July 20, 2006. Biblio.com lists signed comparables at $100. This title was also part of the 5-book Easton Press 2006 Pulitzer Prize set.

SCIENCE-FICTION (7 books, 7 signed)

7. Doubleday Collector's Signed Limited Edition of Isaac Asimov, "Fantastic Voyage II: Destination Brain" (New York: Doubleday, 1987), 332 pp. Signed by Isaac Asimov as "Isaac Asimov" on the limitation page. 273/450. Comes with its original dust jacket and housed in a maroon clamshell case measuring 6.675" x 10" x 1.5." Biblio.com lists signed comparables in the $200-400 range.

8. Carl Sagan, "Contact: A Novel" (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1985), 431pp. Signed by Carl Sagan as "Carl Sagan" on the full title page. Comes with the original dust jacket. Signed copies of this title go for about $150 on Biblio.com.

9. The Franklin Library Signed Limited First Edition of Michael Crichton, "Timeline" (Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1999), 449pp. Signed by Michael Crichton on one of the front endpapers as "Michael Crichton." Comes with The Franklin Library notes. Abebooks.com lists Crichton signed editions like this for around $275.

10. Easton Press Collector's Signed Limited Edition of Cory Doctorow, "Overclocked" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007), 285pp. Signed by Cory Doctorow as "Doctorow" on the limited edition page. 333/900. Comes with a COA dated January 25, 2007. Biblio.com lists signed comparables at $75.

11. Easton Press Collector's Signed Limited Edition of Allen M. Steele, "Spindrift" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007), 354pp. Signed by Allen M. Steele as "Allen Steele" in blue felt tip pen on the limitation page. 771/900. Isolated scuffs to the text block, else near fine. Comes with a COA dated January 25, 2007. You can expect to spend $50-100 for this signed book on Biblio.com.

12. Easton Press Collector's Signed Limited Edition of Charles Stross, "Glasshouse" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2006), 335pp. Signed by Charles Stross as "Charles Stross" in green pen on the limited edition page. 625/900. Comes with a COA dated May 3, 2006 as well as other materials related to the Signed First Editions of Science Fiction Collection. Biblio.com lists comparables in the $75-125 range.

13. Easton Press Collector's Signed Limited Edition of Sheri S. Tepper, "The Margarets" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007). Presumably signed by the author on the limited edition page, but currently shrink wrapped. It should also come with a COA inside. Biblio.com lists similar signed titles for $50.

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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