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Arthur C. Clarke. Childhood's End. New York: Ballantine Books, [1953].8vo. Publisher's red cloth, spine stamped in black; original pictorial dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO DAVID ARONOVITZ on the half-title: "To David, with best wishes / Arthur C. Clarke / Colombo 26 Jan 82."
Childhood's End describes humanity's encounter with benevolent aliens who usher in an era of utopian peace, that Pringle describes as "Unforgettable: Clarke's best novel."
Condition: Slight wear to spine ends and corners. Previous ownership signature on front pastedown. Dust jacket unclipped (priced "$2.00"); touch of edgewear. Overall, a bright copy.
References: Aronovitz p. 29; Barron, Anatomy of Wonder (2004), II-246; Currey p. 113; Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (1995), p. 64; Samuelson A64.
Provenance: David Aronovitz (presentation inscription). From the collection of David Aronovitz.
Auction Info
2026 May 13 The David Aronovitz Collection of Important Science Fiction and Fantasy, Part I Rare Books Signature® Auction #6336 (go to Auction Home page)
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