Out of the Silent Planet by C. S. Lewis - 1949

London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1949. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. An early edition of C. S. Lewis' science fiction novel, a fantastic example of his early fiction writing. The fourth edition of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'Out of the Silent Planet' is Lewis' first science fiction novel in his 'Space Trilogy'.The novel follows philologist Elwin Ransom as he is drugged and taken aboard a spaceship bound for Malacandra.Written by C. S. Lewis, who is best known for his Narnia children's novels. This was one of his earliest published works.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Light spots to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Dustwrapper is edgeworn with a few small chips. Light discolouration and some spots to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed