Raptor Red-Robert T. Bakker-SIGNED! -INSCRIBED! -TRUE First/1st Edition-VERY RARE

  
SIGNED titles by the legendary Robert T. Bakker are scarce and exceedingly hard to find!! Bakker is, without question, one of the most famous/influential paleontologists of all time!! He has reshaped modern theories about dinosaurs and has played a pivotal role in this ongoing dinosaur renaissance!! Along with being an inspiration to Michael Crichton, he was a principal advisor on Jurassic Park and, some believe, the main character was based on/modeled after him!!

This is one of his rare, original works of fiction!! Hardcover with its original, First State dust jacket, NOT price-clipped!

Boldly SIGNED/INSCRIBED by the celebrated author/paleontologist! The full INSCRIPTION reads, To?

Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to ascertain the identity of the individual to whom the book is inscribed to. Furthermore, we are actually having a difficult time agreeing on what the actual name is. Initially, we believed the name was "Bert" but please know that is simply our best guess? A TRUE First American Edition/First Printing/First State with ALL First Edition Points present! This rare has some VERY clearly visible wear, but is still in Highly Collectible condition!

The book appears gently read and has no internal writing, no foxing, no remainder marks, no missing or ripped pages and is NOT Ex-Libris or a BCE. The binding is tight and the pages are still surprisingly crisp and clean! Some general/shelf wear along with creases/scuffing/marks/wear to the spine/corners/cloth boards and marks/wear to the edge/fore pages, NOT affecting the text!

Please note the wear to the spine/corners/cloth boards, particularly the wear near/along the edges and the numerous, large marks! The wear, especially the marks/scuffing/creases, is extensive and VERY clearly visible! The original, First State dust jacket is fully intact and NOT price-clipped but has substantial wear! Some general/shelf wear along with creases, chipping, marks, scuffing and rips resulting in some loss of paper.

Please note the wear on the spine, at the corners and near/along the edges! In particular, please note the creases, the marks and the large rip on the front cover near/along the top edge.

We tend to grade the condition of our books rather harshly and took into consideration any and all wear when determining the value of this very rare book. Our VERY LOW asking price is a reflection of that consideration and if this copy was in better condition our asking price would be considerably higher. Once again, the wear to both the book and the dust jacket, is extensive/substantial and VERY clearly visible! Numerous photographs from various angles were taken for your consideration/inspection. Please closely and carefully view ALL the pictures for further clarification!