1st, signed by author, Philosopher's Apprentice by James Morrow, Easton Press

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The Philosopher's Apprenticeby James Morrow (signed)Frontispiece by Eric DeschampsEaston Press First EditionDescription: Leatherbound hardback book published by Easton Press in 2008. Bound in top grade tan leather with 22kt gold lettering and cover artwork. Hubbed spine, acid neutral paper with page edges gilded, satin moire endpapers, and a satin ribbon book mark sewn in. Collectors note, certificate of authenticity, and unused publisher supplied bookplate laid in (not attached). Issued by Easton Press signed by the author on the limitation page without inscription or personalization. Book 869 of 900 copies issued as part of the Easton Press Signed First Editions of Science Fiction seris.Synopsis: A philosophy graduate student receives a job teaching ethics to a young woman on a tropical island in James Morrow's mind-bending and wonderfully inventive thought-experiment of a novel.Publisher's Note: Taking a job on a tropical island tutoring an amnesiac victim whose conscience has disappeared with her memory, failed philosopher Mason Ambrose is amazed when his pupil thoroughly studies his morality curriculum and then sets out to remake the world in her own image. By the author of The Last Witchfinder.Industry reviews: "Morrow's inventiveness is beguiling, as are his delight in Western philosophy and his concern for the sorry state of the world." (03/23/2008)Condition: Binding - fine, very slight edgewear, otherwise like new. Dust jacket - none, as issued.Note on first editions:If this book is listed as a first edition, it will also be a first printing. We do not consider later printings to be first editions.We know the difference between a publisher's edition and a bo ok cl ub edition and will always disclose bo ok cl ub editions. If we aren't sure, we will so indicate.Note on condition descriptions:In our written descriptions, we use the standard professional bookseller's condition grading on our items (fine, near fine, very good, good, poor).We believe that you deserve to know exactly what you will be getting if you buy our item. We describe each item carefully. If the condition description doesn't mention a rem ainder mark or ex-l ibrary markings, they do not exist.No hidden reserve on auction items. If you bid our starting price and are the only bidder, the item is yours.See our other auction and store items for lots of autog raphed first edition and collectable books. We specialize in Sci ence Fiction and Fan tasy but also have general fiction, mys tery and nonf iction. We usually have over 400 autog raphed Eas ton Pr ess books available for purchase.Payment:We accept all forms of PayPal Payment. Unless a delay in payment is agreed to by us before purchase, payment is expected within 48 hours of our sending an invoice. Buyers taking more than 48 hours to pay without that agreement will not receive feedback.Note: Paying with a PayPal echeck (bank or other financial institution transfer) will delay shipping until PayPal informs us that the transfer has completed. This can take 4 or 5 days for US banks (occasionally longer) and up to 2 weeks for international (usually more like 11 days). Payment by PayPal funds or credit card gets immediate shipping.Shipping and Packing: General Information:We always ship in sturdy new boxes with premium heavy duty packing tape, bubblewrap and filler to keep the item away from the sides of the box, unless requested otherwise. The different shipping options we use are described below.All shipments will include delivery confirmation. Shipments valued at $250 and over will have to be signed for where that shipping option is available (all US and some international destinations).If the item will be shipped to a California address, please see the note below on California Sales Tax.Combined Shipping:We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items and will charge you only a... read more

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