Ben Bova VENUS 2000 Grand Tour SIGNED 1st Ed 1st Print Book HCDJ VG

by Ben Bova

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First edition · Signed

Collector Features & Identification ​• Author: Ben Bova ​• Book Series: The Grand Tour Series ​• Illustrator: John Harris (Cover Art) ​• Publisher & Year: Tor Books (2000) ​• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (HCDJ) ​• Edition: First Edition, First Printing. Signed by Author. ​• Identification: Stated First Edition on the copyright page with a number line ending in 1. Original publisher price is unclipped and present on the front flap, verifying this as a true Trade Edition. Flat signed by Ben Bova on the title page. ​• Genre: Science Fiction / Hard Sci-Fi ​• Topics: Venus, Van Humphries, Martin Humphries, Grand Tour, Space Exploration, Solar System, Lars Fuchs ​• Page Count: 384 ​About the Book (Synopsis) ​Venus is a gripping installment in the expansive Grand Tour series. When ruthless billionaire Martin Humphries offers an unprecedented ten billion dollar prize to anyone who can retrieve the remains of his eldest son from the hellish surface of Venus, the ultimate space race begins. To prove his own worth, his younger son, Van Humphries, joins the perilous expedition. Facing crushing atmospheric pressure, acid rain, and brutal sabotage from rival teams, Van must survive the deadliest planet in the solar system. ​Archival Preservation ​• Mylar Shield: Protected by a professional-grade, archival-safe 1.5-mil Mylar cover. ​• Full-Wrap Backing: The dust jacket is stabilized with acid-free, pH-neutral paper backing. This prevents edge-creasing and protects against acidic migra

• Publisher: Tor Books
• Year: 2000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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