By C. S. Lewis
London   John Lane The Bodley Head
7.5" by 5" [6], 7-182pp
An early edition of C. S. Lewis' science fiction novel, a fantastic example of his early fiction writing.
By C. S. Lewis

1949 Out of the Silent Planet

London   John Lane The Bodley Head
7.5" by 5" [6], 7-182pp
An early edition of C. S. Lewis' science fiction novel, a fantastic example of his early fiction writing.
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Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

The fourth edition of this work.

In the original unclipped dustwrapper.

'Out of the Silent Planet' is Lewis' first science fiction novel in his 'Space Trilogy'.

The novel follows philologist Elwin Ransom as he is drugged and taken aboard a spaceship bound for Malacandra.

Written by C. S. Lewis, who is best known for his Narnia children's novels. This was one of his earliest published works.

Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper.

Condition

In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Light spots to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Dustwrapper is edgeworn with a few small chips. Light discolouration and some spots to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.

Very Good Indeed

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