Arthur C. Clarke — Prelude to Space

London, Sidgwick and Jackson, 1953. First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of the second novel published by brilliant science-fiction mind, Arthur C. Clarke, in the original dust wrapper. The first UK edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.Narrating the fictional events which led to the launch of Prometheus, the world's first spacecraft capable of reaching the Moon, this is a thrilling work about the possibilities of science.Predating the Moon landings by a decade, this work promoted space travel as being within the grasp of scientists. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. A touch of shelf wear to back strip tail, otherwise externally excellent. Losses of paper to dust wrapper back strip head and tail, with minor hole to fold over front joint, and closed tear to front wrap head. Spotting to rear wrap, which is age toned. Light tide marks to dust wrapper reverse at wrap heads. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.