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![CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Inscribed Photocopied Article and Signed Original Snapshot. [Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2007].](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3740/37409468.jpeg?t=1WwGhb)
Lot 526
CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Inscribed Photocopied Article and Signed Original Snapshot. [Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2007].
Estimate: $150 - $300
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$118
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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Inscribed Photocopied Article and Signed Original Snapshot. [Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2007]. 4 pages of 2 articles in Wireless World (2007, 1956) on 2 4to sheets about satellite communications. Sizes approximately 11 3/4 x 8 1/4". Some creasing, light rubbing. Fine. Inscribed by Clarke on the first page: "Do you think this was worth the £15 they paid me? Arthur Clarke 17/9/07".
[And:] original color snapshot of Clarke (ca. 2007) in windbreaker and a t-shirt with the legend, "I invented the satellite and all I got was this lousy t-shirt", on the shirt. Clarke is smiling, with a tropical background. Signed by Clarke on the verso. Approximately 4 x 6". A bit creased, else fine.
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From the personal collection of Louis Blau, literary and film attorney for Arthur C. Clarke.
