From The Earth To The Moon

New 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. (Inventory #: WN39254)