Signed Limited First Edition Book: Hand-Signed by Stephen Jay Gould (The Lying Stones of Marrakech)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of evolutionary biology history, popular science literature, and fine leather-bound book collector ephemera: an official Easton Press Signed First Edition copy of The Lying Stones of Marrakech: Penultimate Reflections in Natural History, hand-signed on a dedicated preliminary leaf by renowned paleontologist and author Stephen Jay Gould.
One of the most influential evolutionary biologists and popular science essayists of the 20th century, Stephen Jay Gould (1941–2002) revised evolutionary theory with his concept of punctuated equilibrium and popularized natural history through his long-running column in Natural History magazine. Published in 2000 by The Easton Press (Norwalk, Connecticut) by permission of Harmony Books, The Lying Stones of Marrakech represents his ninth collection of essays examining the history of scientific thought and natural history.
Bound in full genuine burgundy leather with ornate 22kt gold-stamped cover designs and spine lettering, the volume features raised spine hubs, all-gilt page edges, archival acid-neutral paper, silk moiré endpapers, and a sewn-in satin ribbon page marker.
On the publisher's dedicated preliminary limitation page reading "This leather-bound First Edition of The Lying Stones of Marrakech is personally signed by Stephen Jay Gould", Stephen Jay Gould has signed his name in blue ink:
"Stephen Jay Gould"
This copy is hand-numbered 160 out of a strictly limited edition of 1,650 copies and includes its original publisher's Certificate of Authenticity (dated May 14, 2000) and collector's insert note.
Preserved in fine condition with tight binding and flawless gilt edges, this deluxe signed volume serves as an essential centerpiece for natural history completists, science archivists, and fine leather-bound library displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 2000 EASTON PRESS SIGNED FIRST EDITION: Genuine leather-bound printing of Stephen Jay Gould's essay collection The Lying Stones of Marrakech.
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DELUXE BOOKMAKING FEATURES: Bound in burgundy leather with 22kt gold accents, gilt page edges, satin ribbon marker, and archival paper.
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PUBLISHER EPHEMERA INCLUDED: Accompanied by the original Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity and author profile card.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY STEPHEN JAY GOULD: Authentically autographed ("Stephen Jay Gould") in blue ink on the publisher's preliminary leaf.
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STRICTLY LIMITED ISSUE: Designated copy number 160 from the limited edition run of 1,650 copies.
