ALDISS, Brian W. The Airs of Earth. Science Fiction Stories. Faber & Faber, London, 1963
First edition. 8vo, INSCRIBED by the author with drawings mimicking Escher engraving on jacket, "Oxford 2.ix.63/ Dear old Ted, remembered in my prayers,/ most VIP of any EJC -/ Despite this praise, don't give yourself Airs/ Of Earth, but have this one on me!/ To terrestrial Ted:/ all regards from/ unearthly Aldiss." Publisher's red cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Original dust jacket, printed in black and purple, minute traces of wear only. A near fine copy.
£170
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