Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Title: A Fall of Moondust
Description: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1961 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this thrilling science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, reviewed as 'the most plausible and exciting book of its king that I have yet read' by Dennis Wheatley. The first UK edition, first impression. The US edition was published only a few days earlier.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Clarke's science-fiction novel is set in the 21st century, where the moon has been colonised and is visited by wealthy tourists.The work is credited for its scientific accuracy and was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel. It is also the first science fiction work to be turned into a Reader's Digest Condensed Book. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, bright. Small areas of adhesive residue from removed tape to the head and tail of each board. Adhesive residue to pastedown and endpapers. Hinges strained, and somewhat tender. Dust wrapper bright, with small losses to back strip head and tail. Light spotting to wraps. Spotting to front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with significant spotting and handling marks throughout, particularly prominent to page perimeters. In inscription to colophon. Good . Ill.: None. Good/Very Good Indeed.
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Title: A Fall of Moondust
Description: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1961 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this thrilling science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, reviewed as 'the most plausible and exciting book of its king that I have yet read' by Dennis Wheatley. The first UK edition, first impression. The US edition was published only a few days earlier.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Clarke's science-fiction novel is set in the 21st century, where the moon has been colonised and is visited by wealthy tourists.The work is credited for its scientific accuracy and was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel. It is also the first science fiction work to be turned into a Reader's Digest Condensed Book. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, bright. Small areas of adhesive residue from removed tape to the head and tail of each board. Adhesive residue to pastedown and endpapers. Hinges strained, and somewhat tender. Dust wrapper bright, with small losses to back strip head and tail. Light spotting to wraps. Spotting to front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with significant spotting and handling marks throughout, particularly prominent to page perimeters. In inscription to colophon. Good . Ill.: None. Good/Very Good Indeed.
Keywords: A Fall Of Moondust science fiction Rendezvous with Rama sci fi science fiction None
Price: GBP 165.00 = appr. US$ 235.62 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 899F29
- Book number: 899F29
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