Fine Books & Manuscripts
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Lot 63
ASTOR [IV], John Jacob. A Journey in Other Worlds. A Romanc...
Estimate: $150 - $300
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ASTOR [IV], John Jacob. A Journey in Other Worlds. A Romance of the Future. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1894. With 10 illustrations. 476 pp. Bound in contemporary half red morocco over marbled boards, spine ruled and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, top edge gilt, red endleaves (spine and joints worn, spine toned, boards edgeworn, torn, bumped; ffep. loose (yet present), text toned). Bookplate of socialite and philanthropist, Edmund Lincoln Baylies. Good. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION OF THIS SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL WRITTEN BY TYCOON AND SOCIALITE, JOHN JACOB ASTOR IV. Astor tragically lost his life on the Titanic in 1912. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 2?.
