First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (9s 6d price intact). Published by Sidwick and Jackson, 1953. Octavo. Red cloth boards stamped in blue. Signed and dated by author on title page. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Light spotting to page ends. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear and small nicks/chips. Book placed in custom acetate protector. A very scarce signed copy of this science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke. 176 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!