Barton, William, and Michael Capobianco. Alpha Centauri. New York: Avon Books, 1997. ISBN: 0380975114. First edition. Total print run 7500 copies, the majority bound as trade paperbacks. Octavo, boards, 438 p. ; 22 cm. Jacket art by Chris Moore. SYNOPSIS: In the 23rd century our solar system is overpopulated and spaceships are sent to explore neighboring systems. One ship discovers signs of an extinct civilization on the planet Pholos and proceeds to analyze its history with time scanners. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. $75.00.