1958
x, 220pp.
Frederick Muller Ltd, London. 

An exceptional association copy of this work of non-fiction, by noted science fiction author, Arthur C. Clarke. 

With a lengthy inscription from the author to his brother, Frederick W. Clarke. The inscription reads:

‘For Fred, Dot, Angela and Judith, with all my love- so that you’ll know what’s happening next time I call you up! Arthur 16th November ’58.’

Tipped in below is Frederick W. Clarke’s business card. Frederick was a staunch supporter of his brother’s work, often standing in for him after he relocated to Sri Lanka. Frederick also wrote Arthur’s biography, ‘Arthur C. Clarke: A Life Remembered’. 

The first edition, first impression, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. 

In Voice Across the Sea, Arthur C. Clarke recounts the development of transatlantic communication, from early telegraph cables to modern undersea telephone lines. The essay highlights technological challenges, breakthroughs, and the profound impact of connecting continents through voice and data.

In the publisher’s original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition with just minor shelf wear to the extremities. Offsetting to endpapers. Dust wrapper is smart, with chipping and the occasional closed tear to the extremities. Slightly cocked. Small puncture to front of wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Inscribed by the author to front free endpaper. 

Grading: VERY GOOD in a VERY GOOD dust wrapper.