CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Reach for Tomorrow. New York...

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Nov 21, 2024

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  CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Reach for Tomorrow. New York: Ballantine Books, [1956]. Small 8vo. [viii], 1-166, [2, ads] pp. Publisher?s full burgundy cloth, spine stamped in blue, publisher?s unclipped (?$2.00?) dust jacket (cloth spine a bit toned and rubbed, some mild rubbing to boards, endleaves foxed, text toned; jacket lightly toned and rubbed). Fine. FIRST EDITION OF CLARKE?S MOST SCARCE CLOTH-BOUND BOOK; SIGNED BY HIM ON THE TITLE-PAGE. This book is a collection of short stories, including Clarke?s first story that he sold, Rescue Party; this book is the first book appearance of Rescue Party. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy.
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