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The Web Between the Worlds
by Charles Sheffield
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Sidgwick and Jackson , 1980. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8" by 5". None . An excellent copy of the uncommon first UK edition of Charles Sheffield's second science fiction novel. Along with Arthur C. Clarke's novel, The Fountains of Paradise, The Web Between the Worlds is one of the first popularisation of the space elevator. Second novel by Charles Sheffield, it deals with Rob Merlin and his incredibly strong machine the 'Spider' as he uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths. The uncommon first UK edition, published the year following the true first US edition, which was issued in paperback; the present edition is the first hardback edition. Complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 807A42
- Title
- The Web Between the Worlds
- Author
- Charles Sheffield
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Sidgwick and Jackson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1980
- Size
- 8" by 5"
- Keywords
- science fiction charles sheffield first editions uncommon volumes charles sheffield
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- First Edition
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