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PRELUDE TO SPACE.

Clarke, Arthur C.

London: Sidgwick and Jackson Limited, [1953]. Octavo, cover by Ed Emshwiller, cloth. First British (and first hardcover)edition. The first printing of the revised text of Clarke's first SF book. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-103]. Corners a bit bruised, spine ends soft, a very good or better copy in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing and shelf wear along the upper edge, small square abrasion to the lower spine panel. (28523). Item #28523

Price: $450.00