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New York: Gnome Press Inc.1953. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. This copy has been inscribed and signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Blue boards with purple spine lettering, 223 pages. A Very good copy with scattered light shelf wear, faint scattered top edge foxing in bright attractive very good jacket with a small area of light-colored staining to the lower right corner of the rear panel and dust soiling. See PhotosLR 2/3E

The City and the Stars is a classic science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke. Set in the far future, the novel explores the life of Alvin, a unique child born in the fully automated, self-contained city of Diaspar. Unlike his fellow citizens who are content living a repetitive and unchanging existence, Alvin becomes curious about the outside world and embarks on a journey that leads to the discovery of humanity's past and the true nature of the universe.

To determine if a copy of 'The City and the Stars' is a first edition, one would typically check the publisher's information and compare the release date, look for a specific statement of 'First Edition' or 'First Printing' on the copyright page, and check for a dust jacket design used in the first edition.