Canopus in Argos: Archives 1 & 2 - Doris Lessing (1st edition) Knopf, 1979-1980

First edition, first printing hardcover set of volume one and two in the Canopus in Argos series by Doris Lessing (Alfred A. Knopf, 1979 & 1980). Volume 1: Re:Colonized Planet 5 Shikasta / Volume 2: The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four & Five. A first edition set of the first two novels this groundbreaking science fiction series which spans galaxies and millennia. With an anthropological slant examining evolution and societies at different stages of development. Jackets protected in new archival sleeves but with some rubbing/scuffing to faces and shelf wear around the edges - including creasing, chipping and small tears. Subtle spotty discoloration to back cover of vol. 2. Boards straight and clean save for some bumped corners and faint blemishes from handling. Spines ever so slightly cocked though binding remains strong. All pages clean and unmarked though a bit tanned. See photos for condition.

Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail