The first impression of the First UK hardcover edition.
The third volume in one of the most celebrated and lauded science fiction series of all time.
A Good-condition copy. No longer firmly-bound, although not shaken, the book has a lean. The spine tips are crushed and creased and the lower cover has some stains (see accompanying image). The foot of the backstrip is also slightly stained. Bumped at the lower corner of the lower cover.
The block is reasonably fresh, not browned and free from owner names etc. There is a single spot or very small stain to the fore-edge and the top and bottom edges show very light spotting.
The dustjacket is unclipped with price of £3.95 at the flap. Small laminate chip at the extreme edge of the front cover, some scratching or surface abrasion to the front panel - noticeable but not hugely distracting. A VG-condition jacket.
Far from being the Fine copy we might covet but nevertheless an acceptable alternative for a fair price.
