The Martian

Du Maurier, George

Verlag: Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1897

Beschreibung

8vo. [3], iv, [2], 1-477, [1], [2] (pages of publisher's advertisements) pp. Red publisher's cloth with green and gilt decorations and gilt lettering on the front board, gilt lettering and two gilt devices on the spine. Illustrated with a frontispiece photograph of the author, and with numerous full-page drawings by Du Maurier himself. Sadleir 1673. University of Cincinnati, "Miriam Irwin Collection of Margaret Armstrong Book Design". The first American edition of Du Maurier's semi-autobiographical novel, in which a Martian spirit helps the main character navigate life's trials and tribulations. The Martian being is incarnated in the form of the character's daughter, and then returns to Mars once the daughter passes away in the story. The front board's design done by the beloved graphic designer and book designer Margaret Armstrong. A fascinating literary work with elements of science fiction. A slight lean, spine toned, a small strain to the front hinge. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000013328

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Martian

Verlag: Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1897

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: First American trade edition.