New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1956]. First edition. Stain to front paste down from where the previous owner's bookplate was present (hidden by front flap), small tear to boards at base of spine panel, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear and rubbing to spine ends and corner tips. (15488). Octavo, boards. Based on the author's first published novel, Against the Fall of Night (1948; 1953). This novel "...is perhaps his most characteristic and most enduring." - Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 374-77. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-45. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 22.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 15488
Title: THE CITY AND THE STARS
Author: Clarke, Arthur C
Book Condition: Used - Stain to front paste down from where the previous owner's bookplate was present (hidden by front flap), small tear to boards at
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: [1956]
Keywords: SF

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