A Fall of Moondust

Arthur C. Clarke

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1961

About this Item

The first UK edition of this thrilling science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, reviewed as 'the most plausible and exciting book of its king that I have yet read' by Dennis Wheatley. The first UK edition, first impression. The US edition was published only a few days earlier.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Clarke's science-fiction novel is set in the 21st century, where the moon has been colonised and is visited by wealthy tourists.The work is credited for its scientific accuracy and was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel. It is also the first science fiction work to be turned into a Reader's Digest Condensed Book. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, bright. Small areas of adhesive residue from removed tape to the head and tail of each board. Adhesive residue to pastedown and endpapers. Hinges strained, and somewhat tender. Dust wrapper bright, with small losses to back strip head and tail. Light spotting to wraps. Spotting to front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with significant spotting and handling marks throughout, particularly prominent to page perimeters. In inscription to colophon. Good. Seller Inventory # 899F29

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Fall of Moondust

Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd, London

Publication Date: 1961

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book