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REACH FOR TOMORROW
by Clarke, Arthur C
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- A touch of dulling to gilt in author's name on spine, touch of foxing to end papers, else a near fine copy. Some light soili
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1962. First British hardcover edition. A touch of dulling to gilt in author's name on spine, touch of foxing to end papers, else a near fine copy. Some light soiling to yellow background, spine panel and edges more pronounced with soiling, slight shelf wear to corners and spine ends, light mark to lower front panel, a very good plus dust jacket. (7958). Octavo, boards. Alternative to the quite scarce Ballantine hardcover edition, the English edition is also somewhat uncommon. Collects twelve stories including "Rescue Party" the author's first published story.
Synopsis
Reach for Tomorrow is a collection of short stories by science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. The stories all originally appeared in a number of different publications.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7958
- Title
- REACH FOR TOMORROW
- Author
- Clarke, Arthur C
- Book Condition
- Used - A touch of dulling to gilt in author's name on spine, touch of foxing to end papers, else a near fine copy. Some light soili
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British hardcover edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- SF . SC
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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- Gilt
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