London, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1954. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. First British hardback edition. An excellent bildungsroman following a young farm lad wishing to travel to the stars. A slight spine lean, some rubbing to the edges and a couple of short tears. Spine tips bumped, a little foxed to the jacket reverse. Cover art by Clifford Geary [11144, Hyraxia Books].