Patchett (M.E.) Lost on Venus.
£95
The thrilling story of two boys who land on the planet and explore a fantastic world
London, Lutterworth, 1954.
First edition. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 6s.
An uncommon first edition in jacket by an Australian author, about an expedition to Venus mounted from the Australian outback.
Out of stock
Ink name to front free endpaper; book VG+; jacket with a few chips and minor closed tears.
Colour frontispiece.
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