R.A. Smith & Arthur C. Clarke, Exploration of the Moon, first edition, 1954
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R.A. Smith & Arthur C. Clarke, Exploration of the Moon, first edition, 1954
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Smith (R.A.) and Arthur C. Clarke. Exploration of the Moon

£225

London, Frederick Muller, 1954.

First edition. Tall 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, publisher’s price-sticker 10/6.

Attractive first edition presenting a step-by-step presentation on space exploration, blending scientific accuracy and artistic skill.

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Neat ownership inscription to front pastedown; VG; jacket a little rubbed at spine end, overall VG.

Illustrations and jacket artwork by R.A. Smith.

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