THE BLACK CLOUD

Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1986. All edges gilt. covers and spine lettered and decorated in gilt. Sewn-in silk bookmark. A copy of "Collector's Notes" laid-in. First published in 1957, this is one of Easton Press's "Masterpieces of Science Fiction". A nearly pristine copy, likely never read. 201pp. Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) was a famed British astrophysicist who allegedly coined the term "the big bang theory". . Collector's Edition. Full Gray Leather. Fine/No Dust Jacket. Medium Crown Octavo.