The Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet; Perelandra; That Hideous Strength.

LEWIS, C.S. (1898-1963).

London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1938; 1943; 1945. [Science Fiction] COMPLETE FIRST EDITIONS, First Impressions. Three volumes. Octavo (20 x 13 x 10cm), pp.xii; 264 [6]; pp.256; pp.476 [2]. Recently re-bound in green half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles to spines, matching cloth over boards, and top edges gilt. Other edges gently trimmed. Presented in a matching fleece-lined cloth-covered slipcase with a ribbon-pull. Occasional spotting, otherwise crisp, clean copies presented in an attractive new leather binding. An exceedingly rare Science Fiction trilogy (subtitled 'A Modern Fairy-Tale for Grown-Ups' to 'That Hideous Strength), preceding Lewis' more famous Christian allegory, The Chronicles of Narnia (1950-56). Item #64117

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