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Arthur C. Clarke. Interplanetary Flight: An Introduction to Astronautics. ...
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Description
Arthur C. Clarke. Interplanetary Flight: An Introduction to Astronautics. London: Temple Press Limited, [1950].8vo. Publisher's blue cloth, spine stamped and lined in dark blue; original color printed dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION of the author's first book. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR on front free endpaper: "Walter I. Norcott Best wishes, Arthur C. Clarke May '50."
Clarke's first published nonfiction work, Interplanetary Flight provided a semi-technical explanation of space travel. Includes numerous in-text diagrams, graphs, and photographs.
Condition: Spine sunned; edges slightly toned; corners bumped. Dust jacket unclipped (priced "8s. 6d. net"); light edgewear; rubbing to front panel fold and front flap.
References: Samuelson C126.
Provenance: Walter I. Norcott (presentation inscription). From the collection of David Aronovitz.
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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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