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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Pair of First American Editions Presented to His Literary Attorney. [V.p., ca. 1984, 1990].

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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Pair of First American Editions Presented to His Literary Attorney. [V.p., ca. 1984, 1990], including: 1984: Spring A Choice of Futures. New York: Ballantine Books, [1984]. 8vo. [260] pp. Publisher's binding, unclipped dust jacket. Minor rubbing, else fine. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY CLARKE ON THE TITLE-PAGE TO HIS LITERARY ATTORNEY AND HIS WIFE: "To Louie + Evelyne, with my very best wishes, Arthur LA 16 May 84. 

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[And:] The Ghost from the Grand Banks. New York: Bantam Books, [1990]. 8vo. 274 pp. Publisher's binding, unclipped dust jacket. Light rubbing to binding, jacket rubbed, lightly bumped and soiled. Near fine. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY CLARKE ON HIS PERSONAL BOOKPLATE TO HIS LITERARY ATTORNEY AND HIS WIFE: "To Evelyne + Louie, with best wishes - Arthur."

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Clarke's bookplate is on verso of ffep. Superb association copies. From the personal collection of Louis Blau, literary and film attorney for Arthur C. Clarke. 

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