Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 225
CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Prelude to Space. [New York:...
Estimate: $400 - $800
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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Prelude to Space. [New York:] Gnome Press, Inc., [1954]. 8vo. 191, [1, blank] pp. Publisher's full blue marbled boards, spine stamped in yellow, publisher's unclipped (?$2.50") dust jacket (minor rubbing to binding, endleaves a bit toned; light rubbing, faint soiling to jacket). Fine. FIRST AMERICAN HARDCOVER EDITION, SIGNED BY CLARKE ON THE TITLE-PAGE: ?Arthur C. Clarke Xmas 2002". Currey's binding ?A." From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 1".
