Signed book: Islands in the Sky. First edition, first printing. London: Sidgwick and Jackson Limited. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.25 x 7.5, 190 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Pip and Fred (& the Pixie) with all my very best wishes. Arthur Clarke, August 1952.” In fine condition, with uniform light toning to signed page, as well as both pastedowns, Durant’s library seal to title page, scattered light wear and creasing to dustjacket, as well as sunning to spine of dustjacket. Book originally comes from the personal library of Frederick C. Durant III, a long-time friend of Clarke’s referred to as “Clarke’s best friend in America.” RRAuction COA.
