1950
viii, 164pp.
Temple Press Limited, London

The first edition of this influential work of space travel, written by one of the ‘Big Three’ science fiction authors, Arthur C. Clarke.

The first edition, first impression with no further impressions stated. 

In the original price clipped dust wrapper. 

Illustrated in monochrome throughout. Collated, complete. 

In Interplanetary Flight, Arthur C. Clarke explores the science and engineering behind space travel, from rocket principles to planetary missions. Written accessibly, it combines visionary ideas with technical detail, inspiring readers to see space exploration as a realistic and achievable goal.

In the original cloth binding in the original price clipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition with slight bumping and fading to the extremities. Dust wrapper is generally smart with chipping and the occasional closed tear to extremities. Slight sunning to spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. The odd spot to the fore edge.

Grading: NEAR FINE in a GOOD dust wrapper.