Jane Goodall – Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey – Signed & Inscribed First Printing Hardcover Collectible hardcover copy of Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall with Phillip Berman, published by Warner Books in 1999. This copy is personally signed and inscribed by Jane Goodall on the half-title page. The inscription is addressed to Ina Brown Bond and reads: Sally Brown’s daughter – Together we can make this a better world for all living things. Ina Brown Bond is a documented Louisville, Kentucky civic and philanthropic leader who has been associated with organizations including The Nature Conservancy, the W. Lyons Brown Foundation, Brown-Forman, and the Muhammad Ali Center. She is also the daughter of noted Kentucky conservationist and philanthropist Sara “Sally” Brown. That connection gives Goodall’s conservation-themed inscription an especially interesting association. Professional Review & Appraisal: This signed and inscribed copy was professionally reviewed by Steve Grad of GRAD Authentication, former Lead Authenticator for PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication and an autograph expert who has appeared on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars. GRAD issued Certificate GA-12479 on September 21, 2026, identifying the item as a Jane Goodall signed and inscribed 1999 first printing of Reason for Hope. The accompanying Letter of Appraisal is included with the book and pictured in this listing. As with all collectibles, market prices can vary over time. The book shows only light edgewear, and the dust jacket has slight tanning/wear along the top edge. Pages appear clean and the book presents very well. Please review all photos for the exact condition, inscription, signature, and appraisal documentation. A distinctive signed association copy combining a Jane Goodall signature, a substantive conservation-themed inscription, a first printing, and documented professional appraisal. A particularly interesting piece for collectors of Jane Goodall, conservation history, signed books, or important association copies.




