Item #25088 A STRANGE MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN A COPPER CYLINDER. James De Mille, published anonymously.

A STRANGE MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN A COPPER CYLINDER

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1888. Gilbert Gaul. First edition. Hardcover. Item #25088

"One of the better early lost-race stories, written with some thought and care." Bleiler; Science Fiction, The Early Years, #562. Barron; Anatomy of Wonder 4, #1-28. Crawford; "333" pg 61. 291 pages plus 19 illustrations and plus 4 pages of publisher's ads in the rear. Bound in original dark blue cloth with lettering in gilt and illustrations in gilt, silver and brown. Neat owner's signature dated Dec. 25th, 1894. Fine with just a hint of wear at spine ends. A sound and bright copy.

Price: $450.00