Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
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Lot 222
CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Pair of Signed First Edition...
Estimate: $300 - $600
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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Pair of Signed First Editions, including: Astounding Days: A Science Fictional Autobiography. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1989. 8vo. 224 pp. Publisher's full red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, publisher's unclipped dust jacket. Fine. FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY CLARKE ON THE TITLE-PAGE: ?To Malcolm ? Thanks for the wonderful cover! All best-Arthur 21 Oct ?89". And: The Sentinel. From The Masterworks of Science Fiction and Fantasy series. New York: Berkley Books, [1983]. 8vo. Illustrated throughout by Lebbus Woods. 303 pp. Publisher's full black cloth, boards and spine stamped in gilt, gold endleaves, publisher's slipcase. Fine. FIRST EDITION THUS, #246/465 SIGNED BY CLARKE AND WOODS. The Sentinel is the basis for 2001: A Space Odyssey. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 1".
