Childhood’s End – Arthur C. Clarke
NF Paperback

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first trade paperback edition, first printing of Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke. First Ballantine Books trade paperback edition stated, March 1981 Ballantine Books. First Printing with a complete number line 987654321 and a $5.95 cover price.

The exterior of the paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with bright, lightly rubbed covers with no creases, a strong title on a square spine, lightly foxed page blocks, a tight binding with no spine cracks, no spine tilt, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership inside. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

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Small volume ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.