Interplanetary Flight

1960 [2], vii [1], 144pp. Temple Press Limited, London. A desirable signed copy of this important work of non-fiction by noted science fiction author, Arthur C. Clarke. Flat signed by the author to the front free endpaper. The second edition. First published in 1950. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated in monochrome throughout. Collated, complete. In 'Interplanetary Flight', Arthur C. Clarke explores the science and engineering behind space travel, from rocket principles to planetary missions. Written accessibly, it combines visionary ideas with technical detail, inspiring readers to see space exploration as a realistic and achievable goal. In the publisher's original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in lovely condition. Dust wrapper is very smart with just minor wear and the occasional small closed tear to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Flat signed by the author to the front free endpaper. Grading: FINE in a NEAR FINE dust wrapper.…