New York, New York, U.S.A.: Basic Books, Inc., 1979. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Stated First American Edition.. New York, New York, U.S.A.: Basic Books, Inc., 1979. Stated First American Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. Very clean black cloth boards with green title box, bright gold lettering on spine. No fading, bumping or wear. Binding is tight & square, pages and edges are clean and bright. Clean endpapers; no names, writing or marks. 344 pgs. with index. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Clean dustjacket is unchipped, not price clipped, no tears, slight fading to spine. Enclosed in new archival quality mylar cover. A book which explores the expectations for the future of science and technology, through literature and science fiction. 8vo. Science..

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Bookseller: Old Scrolls Book Shop - Biblio (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 015512
Title: The Pattern of Expectation: 1644-2001
Author: Clarke, I. F
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: Stated First American Edition.
ISBN 10: 0465054579
ISBN 13: 9780465054572
Publisher: Basic Books, Inc.
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1979
Keywords: TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING TECHNOLOGY SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS SCIENCE FICTION LITERATURE
Bookseller catalogs: Science/Math/Technology; Science Fiction;

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Quality used, rare and out-of-print books. We are available 24 hours by E-mail. By phone, 9:00am - 6:00pm 585-355-6971. Books are carefully packaged, bubble wrapped and boxed for shipment. Our shipping days are M-F. Orders are shipped within one business day from time order is received. Shop is open Monday-Sunday 9:00 am-8:30 pm. Customers may set up appointment for private viewing. If further information on a book is required, e-mail info@oldscrolls.com or phone 585-355-6971. Digital photos available if none are present or if you need additional photos.

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