I, Robot - First Edition - Isaac Asimov

Description: I, Robotby Isaac Asimov Publisher and Year: New York: Grosset & Dunlap, c. 1950 (but actually 1952).-Edition: First edition, second printing. Originally published by the Gnome Press in a single printing in 1950, the book was next printed by Grosset & Dunlap in 1952 using a similar design, but with a green jacket and book rather than the original red. -Condition and Description: Pale green cloth lettered and ornamented in black. Hinges and binding tight. Free and clear of writing and underlining. The jacket shows some rubbing and chipping, most notably at the crown of the spine. The joints of the two flaps have been discreetly and almost invisible reinforced on the verso. The jacket has been placed in a clear and removable mylar cover. A presentable copy of Asimov's classic priced several thousand dollars less than the prior printing.-“The Three Laws of Robotics: 1: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm; 2: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law; 3: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law; The Zeroth Law: A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.” ― Isaac Asimov, I, Robot-Inventory ID: 001 - 187 - 088

Price: 400 USD

Location: North Haven, Connecticut

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