Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:00AM EST
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Lot 224
CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Pair of First Editions, incl...
Estimate: $250 - $450
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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Pair of First Editions, including: Sands of Mars. New York: Gnome Press, Inc., [1952]. 8vo. 216, [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full red cloth, spine stamped in black, publisher's unclipped dust jacket (cloth spine and corners slightly rubbed, faint toning to text; several small tape reinforcements to jacket verso, some rubbing, light toning to jacket). Near fine. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. And: The City and the Stars. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1956]. 8vo. 310, [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full blue marbled boards, front board and spine stamped in colors; publisher's unclipped dust jacket (light rubbing to spine; jacket lightly rubbed and toned). Fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS EXPANDED VERSION OF CLARKE'S FIRST NOVEL, AGAINST THE FALL OF NIGHT. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 1".
