Clipper of the Clouds
By Jules Verne
First British edition (and first hardbound and illustrated edition) in original light blue cloth, cover and spine pictorially decorated in brown, black and white, gilt titled spine and cover, publisher's device stamped in black on back cover. All edge gilt. Tissue guarded frontispiece, illustrated title page, and 41 interior illustrations. 32 page catalog dated October, 1886 at rear. Taves & Michaluk V030; Myers 12. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington (1887), 234 pps. Good copy with still bright cover and straight binding. Lightly toned spine, soft spine ends and tips, modest wear, rubbing or soiling. Cracked hinges with loose first signature, previous owner's inscription of f.f.e, small bookstore stamp on front pastedown.
Published by: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, London, 1887
Vendor: SF & F Books
By Jules Verne
First British edition (and first hardbound and illustrated edition) in original light blue cloth, cover and spine pictorially decorated in brown, black and white, gilt titled spine and cover, publisher's device stamped in black on back cover. All edge gilt. Tissue guarded frontispiece, illustrated title page, and 41 interior illustrations. 32 page catalog dated October, 1886 at rear. Taves & Michaluk V030; Myers 12. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington (1887), 234 pps. Good copy with still bright cover and straight binding. Lightly toned spine, soft spine ends and tips, modest wear, rubbing or soiling. Cracked hinges with loose first signature, previous owner's inscription of f.f.e, small bookstore stamp on front pastedown.
Published by: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, London, 1887
Vendor: SF & F Books
