1979 The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke
1979
255pp.
Victor Gollancz Limited, London.
A very smart first edition of this novel from noted science fiction author, Arthur C. Clarke.
The first edition, first impression with no further impressions stated.
In the original unclipped dust wrapper.
The novel is sent in the twenty-second century and describes the building of an elevator to space. Written by one of the ‘big three’ of science fiction, Clarke is perhaps best known for his 1968 novel ‘2001 A Space Odyssey’.
In the original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition with slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Slight fading to extremities. Small ink blot to front free endpaper. Dust wrapper is in excellent condition with slight shelf wear and the occasional minor closed tear to the extremities. The occasional mark to the wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with marginal age toning. Light scattered spotting to fore edge.
Grading: VERY GOOD INDEED in a VERY GOOD INDEED dust wrapper.
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