Clarke (Arthur C.) The Sands of Mars
£295
London, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1951.
First edition. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10s6d.
Very good first edition of Clarke’s first published novel, following on the success of his short stories.
Out of stock
A very good copy; jacket a little rubbed at corners, overall very good.
Frontispiece.
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