Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
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Lot 228
CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). The Songs of Distant Earth. ...
Estimate: $250 - $500
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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). The Songs of Distant Earth. New York: A Del Rey Book, [1986]. 8vo. [257], [1, blank] pp. Publisher's full blue cloth, spine stamped in gilt, tan endleaves, matching blue cloth slipcase (spine a bit toned; slipcase mildly rubbed). Fine. FIRST EDITION, #J OUT OF 26 LETTERED COPIES OUT OF A TOTAL EDITION OF 500 COPIES; THIS COPY WITH CLARKE'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIMITATION PAGE: ?Best wishes from Arthur C. Clarke Colombo 13 Feb ?86". The copyright page states that the publication date is May, 1986, making this a pre-publication copy. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 7 x 1".
