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197031793NY:: Limited Editions Club. Very Good. 1970. Hardcover. B0006C7FU0 . Two volumes. Translated from the French. Introduction by Jean Jules-Verne . Illustrated by Robert Shore. This set is number 387 of a limited edition of 1500 sets. SIGNED by the illustrator. Both volumes are near fine in a good cracked along a top edge slipcase.; Signed by Illustrator . Limited Editions Club, hardcover books
1970TB28041New York: The Limited Editions Club 1970. Limited Edition. Both volumes of this two volume set are in fine condition in 1/4 gold colored cloth and printed paper covered boards with gilt text on green title blocks on the spines. Both volumes are small quartos measuring 10 1/2" by 7". Without a dust jackets as issued; however the books are contained within a fine paper covered slip case with a printed label on the spine end of the slip case. With an introduction by JeanJules-Verne and illustrations by Robert Shore. One of only 1500 copies printed with this copy identified as number 969 and signed by the illustrator Robert Shore. From the Earth to the Moon 206 pages with 8 color plates. Around the Moon contains pages 207 to 425 and is illustrated with 8 color plates. A beautiful copy with no prior ownership markings of any kind. The Limited Editions Club hardcover books
197023283New York: The Limited Editions Club 1970. cloth-backed boards slipcase. Limited Editions Club. tall 8vo. cloth-backed boards slipcase. xxi206; x207-4253 pages. Introduction by Jean Jules-Verne. Illustrations by Robert Shore. 2 volumes. Limited to 1500 numbered copies signed by Shore LEC 429. Monthly Newsletter / Prospectus loosely inserted. Designed by Ted Gensamer. Fine in near-fine slipcase. The Limited Editions Club unknown books
197066880Norwalk:: Heritage Press. Near Fine. 1970. Hardcover. Introduction by Jean Jules-Verne. Translated from the French. "Sandglass" laid in. A reprint edition. Near fine in a near fine a bit of light spotting on one side slipcase. . Heritage Press, hardcover books
1874WN39254New York: Scribner Armstrong and Co. 1874. Original illustrated dark blue beveled boards with gilt and black decoration. Spine ends bumped with material loss and a vertical crease full length of spine. Small paper label with handwritten number 211 at bottom of spine. Joints and corners worn. Prior owner has a lengthy annotation in ink on the title page regarding the Moon landing of Apollo 12. Torn plate opposite p. 136 and 319 have been repaired. A significant work in early science fiction. . First American Edition. Decorative Cloth. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade. Scribner, Armstrong and Co. Hardcover books
1874149850Boston: William F. Gill and Company 1874. Octavo pp. 1-2 3-5 6 7-285 286: blank fly leaf at front five inserted plates original pictorial terra cotta cloth front and spine panels stamped in black and gold slate coated endpapers. First U.S. edition Collects "A Drama in Mid-Air" a.k.a. "A Drama in the Air" "Dr. Ox's Hobby" a.k.a. "Dr. Ox's Experiment" "Master Zachary" a.k.a. "Master Zacharius" and "A Winter Among the Ice-Fields a.k.a. "A Winter Amid the Ice" by Verne and "Fortieth French Ascent of Mont Blanc" by Paul Verne. Apparently the only edition with English translation by A. L. Alger. This edition mostly likely unauthorized may have preceded the "authorized" 1874 Osgood edition published as DR. OX'S EXPERIMENT AND OTHER STORIES. The Gill edition was advertised as "now ready" on 11 July 1874. The Osgood edition with contents translated by George M. Towle was published in late June or early July 1874. Both American editions preceded Sampson Low's British edition which was published in November 1874. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2232. Bleiler 1978 p. 199. Reginald 14624. Myers 16. Taves and Michaluk V012. Early gift inscription dated 16 July 1874 on the front flyleaf. A very bright fine copy. A stunning copy of a handsome production. #149850 William F. Gill and Company unknown books
1874135556Boston: William F. Gill and Company 1874. Octavo pp. 1-2 3-5 6 7-285 286: blank fly leaf at front five inserted plates original pictorial green cloth front and spine panels stamped in black and gold slate coated endpapers. First U.S. edition Collects "A Drama in Mid-Air" a.k.a. "A Drama in the Air" "Dr. Ox's Hobby" a.k.a. "Dr. Ox's Experiment" "Master Zachary" a.k.a. "Master Zacharius" and "A Winter Among the Ice-Fields a.k.a. "A Winter Amid the Ice" by Verne and "Fortieth French Ascent of Mont Blanc" by Paul Verne. Apparently the only edition with English translation by A. L. Alger. This edition mostly likely unauthorized may have preceded the "authorized" 1874 Osgood edition published as DR. OX'S EXPERIMENT AND OTHER STORIES. The Gill edition was advertised as "now ready" on 11 July 1874. The Osgood edition with contents translated by George M. Towle was published in late June or early July 1874. Both American editions preceded Sampson Low's British edition which was published in November 1874. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2232. Bleiler 1978 p. 199. Reginald 14624. Myers 16. Taves and Michaluk V012. Mild wear at upper spine end mild rubbing to corner tips small closed tear at fore-edge of front free endpaper a bright nearly fine copy. An excellent copy of a handsome production. #135556 William F. Gill and Company unknown books
187480265Boston: William F. Gill and Company 1874. Octavo pp. 1-2 3-5 6 7-285 286: blank fly leaf at front five inserted plates original pictorial green cloth front and spine panels stamped in black and gold slate coated endpapers. First U.S. edition Collects "A Drama in Mid-Air" a.k.a. "A Drama in the Air" "Dr. Ox's Hobby" a.k.a. "Dr. Ox's Experiment" "Master Zachary" a.k.a. "Master Zacharius" and "A Winter Among the Ice-Fields a.k.a. "A Winter Amid the Ice" by Verne and "Fortieth French Ascent of Mont Blanc" by Paul Verne. Apparently the only edition with English translation by A. L. Alger. This edition mostly likely unauthorized may have preceded the "authorized" 1874 Osgood edition published as DR. OX'S EXPERIMENT AND OTHER STORIES. The Gill edition was advertised as "now ready" on 11 July 1874. The Osgood edition with contents translated by George M. Towle was published in late June or early July 1874. Both American editions preceded Sampson Low's British edition which was published in November 1874. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2232. Bleiler 1978 p. 199. Reginald 14624. Myers 16. Taves and Michaluk V012. Cloth lightly worn at head and tail of spine panel and lower corner tips minute chip from top edge of front free endpaper a tight bright very good copy. A nice copy of a handsome production. #80265 William F. Gill and Company unknown books
1874111403Boston: William F. Gill and Company 1874. Octavo pp. 1-2 3-5 6 7-285 286: blank fly leaf at front five inserted plates original pictorial terra cotta cloth front and spine panels stamped in black and gold slate coated endpapers. First U.S. edition Collects "A Drama in Mid-Air" a.k.a. "A Drama in the Air" "Dr. Ox's Hobby" a.k.a. "Dr. Ox's Experiment" "Master Zachary" a.k.a. "Master Zacharius" and "A Winter Among the Ice-Fields a.k.a. "A Winter Amid the Ice" by Verne and "Fortieth French Ascent of Mont Blanc" by Paul Verne. Apparently the only edition with English translation by A. L. Alger. This edition mostly likely unauthorized may have preceded the "authorized" 1874 Osgood edition published as DR. OX'S EXPERIMENT AND OTHER STORIES. The Gill edition was advertised as "now ready" on 11 July 1874. The Osgood edition with contents translated by George M. Towle was published in late June or early July 1874. Both American editions preceded Sampson Low's British edition which was published in November 1874. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2232. Bleiler 1978 p. 199. Reginald 14624. Myers 16. Taves and Michaluk V012. Cloth lightly worn at spine ends and lower corners mild soiling to rear cover several small creases to corners of free endpapers a very good copy with bright cover stamping. #111403 William F. Gill and Company unknown books
2004261049Los Angeles: Alyson Books 2004. Paperback. 241p. very good first edition trade paperback original in pictorial wraps. Oh Atlanta! William Holden! Alyson Books paperback books
1897164627London: Sampson Low 1897. Octavo pp. i-v vi vii viii 1 2-312 41 illustrations by Leon Benett original brown bevel-edged cloth front and spine panels stamped in white tan black and gold floral patterned endpapers a.e.g. First British edition. A translation of FACE AU DRAPEAU 1896. Published the same year in the U.S. as FACING THE FLAG. Use of a scientist's super explosive is rejected by the French government. The inventor joins forces with a pirate who has kidnapped him to obtain the secret. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2242. Clarke Tale of the Future 1978 p. 23. Suvin Victorian Science Fiction in the UK p. 70. Reginald 14623. Not in Bleiler 1948; 1978. Myers 24. Taves and Michaluk V044. Early owner's name and address on recto of frontispiece. Cloth lightly worn at spine ends and corner tips a very good copy. #164627 Sampson Low unknown books
196285701Westport:: Associated Booksellers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1962. Hardcover. B000GNXZBM . Edited and translated from the French by I. O Evans. First edition thus. Remainder mark on bottom edge previous owner's name and date on front free endpaper else very good in a very good rubbing on rear panel price clipped dust jacket. . Associated Booksellers, hardcover books
197047731Bridgeport:: Associated Booksellers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. Edited and translated from the French by I. O. Evans. First edition thus. Near fine in a near fine some light rubbing dust jacket. . Associated Booksellers, hardcover books
41359Other: Other. Very Good. Hardcover. New York: R. Worthington 1885 345 pages. The interior is clean and solid but somewhat darkened by age. Although the front hinge is beginning to crack it is still very much attached to the contents and binding. The boards are brown leather with extensive embossing and stamping in black and gilt. Overall a very good copy with a slightly worn spine. . Other hardcover books
228059Girard KS: Haldeman-Julius Publications undated. Pamphlet. 57p. small paperbound booklet in 5x3.5 inch plain printed buff wraps. Somewhat worn with a lightly abraded spinefold tiny chips to head and tail and a back-cover crease. A good-only copy. Little Blue Book no. 482. [Haldeman-Julius Publications] unknown books
1879110060Lippincott 1879. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. An unrecorded early printing 1879 illustrated First Thus. Very good condition in original cloth. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. Lippincott hardcover books
1996288107New York: St. Martin's 1996. First. hardcover. fine/fine. 8vo black boards d.w. New York: St. Martin's Press 1996. Very good<br/><br/> St. Martin's unknown books
1982SKU1013757NC Press Limited 1982-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good/Dust Jacket - Very Good. 0919601863 Dust jacket and book are in very good condition clean has a very good binding no marks or notations. HB NC Press Limited hardcover books
196551424Westport:: Associated Booksellers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1965. Hardcover. Edited and translated from the French by I. O. Evans. First edition thus. Very good in a very good dust jacket. . Associated Booksellers, hardcover books
CA12A-00151A.L. Burt n.d. Collectible - Very Good. New York: A. L. Burt no date stated. 12mo light green brown and yellow cloth illustrated hardcover with same illustration on dust jacket. 3 men climbing a rock face with a plane submarine and boat in the background 409 pgs. 14 page A. L. Burt Catalogue in rear. Near Fine Book. Near Very Good Dust Jacket. Spine slightly sun damaged. Rear cover slightly browned. Owner's name on front facing endpage. Dust jacket worn with small tears to spine Inquire if you need further information. A.L. Burt n.d. hardcover books
1875014613Scribner Armstrong & Company 1875. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Gorgeous Fine Copy In Green Decorative Boards First American Edition 1875 on Title-Page Beautiful Copy Very Rare In this Condition. Scribner, Armstrong & Company Hardcover books
1875105491875. With Numerous Illustrations. Boston: James R. Osgood and Company 1875. Original terra-cotta cloth pictorially decorated in black and gilt beveled. First American fully-illustrated edition from the sheets of the first British edition. These four tales include three that are among Jules Verne's earliest: "A Drama in the Air" appeared in a periodical in 1851 his second story "Master Zacharius" 1854 his fourth and "A Winter amid the Ice" 1855 his fifth; "Dr. Ox's Experiment" itself did not appear until 1872. Also included is "Ascent of Mont Blanc" by his brother Paul Verne. Osgood had published the first edition in English in mid-1874 in a small unillustrated volume. William F. Gill of Boston published the first American somewhat- illustrated edition dated 1874 under the title FROM THE CLOUDS TO THE MOUNTAINS. Then this copiously-illustrated Osgood edition came out in mid-1875 priced at a hefty $3.00. The front cover shows Master Zacharius raising the trap door in the floor of his workshop and the spine shows the earthbound "madman" who had fallen from the balloon in "A Drama in the Air." This copy is in terra-cotta cloth others are in green -- no priority. It is an unusually bright very nearly fine copy the slightest hint of wear at the top of the spine magazine illustration tipped to the front endpaper. Taves & Michaluk V012; Myers 16. <br/><br/> hardcover books
1875106926James R. Osgood Boston 1875. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Verne Jules. DR. OX'S EXPERIMENT and other Stories. With Numerous Illustrations. Boston: James R. Osgood and Company 1875. Original terra-cotta cloth pictorially decorated in black and gilt beveled. First American fully-illustrated edition from the sheets of the first British edition. These four tales include three that are among Jules Verne's earliest: "A Drama in the Air" appeared in a periodical in 1851 his second story "Master Zacharius" 1854 his fourth and "A Winter amid the Ice" 1855 his fifth; "Dr. Ox's Experiment" itself did not appear until 1872. Also included is "Ascent of Mont Blanc" by his brother Paul Verne. Osgood had published the first edition in English in mid-1874 in a small unillustrated volume. William F. Gill of Boston published the first American somewhat- illustrated edition dated 1874 under the title FROM THE CLOUDS TO THE MOUNTAINS. Then this copiously-illustrated Osgood edition came out in mid 1875 priced at a hefty $3.00. The front cover shows Master Zacharius raising the trap door in the floor of his workshop and the spine shows the earthbound "madman" who had fallen from the balloon in "A Drama in the Air." This copy is in terra-cotta cloth others are in green -- no priority. It is an extremely bright and excellent copy slight wear at the top of the spine missing front free endpapert endpaper. Taves & Michaluk V012; Myers 16. FANTASY / SCIENCE FICTION / SUPERNATURAL CODE:10549. Comes in a custom-made collector's slipcase. James R. Osgood, Boston hardcover books
196376860NY:: Macmillan. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1963. Hardcover. B00FERFFG8 . Introduction by Willy Ley. Epilogue by Hubertus Strughold. Translated from the French by George M. Towle. Stated first printing. Brief gift inscription on verso of front free endpaper else very good in a very good minor edge wear and age toning dust jacket. ; 100 pages . Macmillan, hardcover books
196318677New York: Macmillan 1963. First edition 8vo jacket price clipped; near fine. Biographical introduction by Professor Willy Ley epilogue by Dr. Hubertus Strughold illustrated by William Pene du Bois. <br/><br/> Macmillan unknown books