New York, NY, U.S.A.: Harper & Row, 1968. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. BCE -- Correct number line sequence, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, " NEW" condition first edition/first printing copy of the Book Club Edition is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful collectible copy. GIFT QUALITY

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Seller: rarefirstscom (US)
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Title: The Promise of Space
Author: Clarke, Arthur C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Harper & Row
Place of Publication: New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1968
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾

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