Mars and the Mind of Man 1973 FIRST EDITION w/DJ Signed

by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Bruce Murray, Carl Sagan, Walter Sullivan

$725 · Offered by eBay

First edition · Signed

This is a rare, collectible copy of "Mars and the Mind of Man" signed by Carl Sagan. The book documents the historic 1971 Caltech panel held on the eve of the Mariner 9 Mars orbit and features transcripts and follow-up essays by science fiction icons Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke, alongside scientists Carl Sagan and Bruce Murray. Signature Details: This copy features an authentic vintage inscription on the title page reading: "For Doug. With all good wishes, Carl" (book’s co-author and legendary science writer Carl Sagan). Condition: • Dust Jacket: Very Good condition. Original $7.95 price is unclipped on the front flap. Shows minor edge crinkling and typical, uniform age-toning/light fading to the white spine. No major rips or missing pieces. • Book & Binding: Excellent condition. Red cloth spine and dark boards are sharp. Binding is tight and square. • Pages: Clean, crisp, and bright throughout. No clean markings, highlighting, or dog-ears. Illustrated endpapers mapping the Martian poles are immaculate.

• Publisher: Harper & Row, Publishers
• Year: 1973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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