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Fine. First edition. Harcourt, Brace and Co. DJ has a very slight folded over edge on top of spine. DJ is clean and crisp otherwise. Poly sleeve. Price sticker attached on the outside of the poly sleeve. Original price present on front flap. FFE has light foxing near spine. The pages throughout are otherwise bright, clean, and without markings. BFE is flawless. Blue cloth boards in fine condition. All in all, this is an exceptional copy of a rare novel; a welcome addition to any collection.

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.