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New York: Hutchinson & Co, 1968. First British Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First British edition, first printing. Signed by Arthur C. Clarke on the half title page and inscribed to a former owner. Bound in publisher's original black cloth-affect boards stamped in silver. Near Fine with light lean to binding, light wear to covers, in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light shelf wear.

Written by Arthur C. Clarke, '2001: A Space Odyssey' is a seminal work in the science fiction genre. The novel was developed concurrently with Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation and published after the film's release. It explores complex themes of human evolution, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life.

The first edition can usually be identified by the publisher's name, the date, and the lack of additional print runs or editions stated on the copyright page.