Lot 495
Čapek (Karel) R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robots, first edition, Prague, 1920.
Hammer Price: £1,600
Description
?apek (Karel) R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robots, first edition, faint marginal stain to last few leaves, modern crushed morocco, 8vo, Prague, 1920.
⁂ The word "Robot" was invented by the author's brother, and was first used in literature by Karel. See lot 496 for a later edition of the above, signed by both brothers.
Description
?apek (Karel) R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robots, first edition, faint marginal stain to last few leaves, modern crushed morocco, 8vo, Prague, 1920.
⁂ The word "Robot" was invented by the author's brother, and was first used in literature by Karel. See lot 496 for a later edition of the above, signed by both brothers.
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