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A Princess of Mars
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
£475.00£427.50
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Methuen and Co, 1920. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 7" by 4.5". None. A scarce example of this influential work of science fantasy, and the first novel in the Barsoom series. A scarce edition of this science fantasy novel. This novel was the first of Burroughs Barsoom series following its serialization in the pulp magazine 'All Story Magazine'. A planetary romance, which is a subgenre of science fantasy which became highly popular during the mid 20th century. In addition to being set on Mars there are elements of the Western. With the scarce dustwrapper in a very bright condition. This is the ninth edition of the work issued in cheap form. It was printed in late 1920, the same year as the first cheap edition in 1920. The true first edition in book form was published on April 3rd 1919. A classic example of 20th century pulp fiction which inspired science fiction writers such as Ray Bradbury and Arthur C Clarke. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, very smart with light shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. Rubbing to the spine. Dustwrapper is smart. Closed tear to the head and tail of rear joint. Small tidemark to the spine, resulting in a bleedthrough from the cloth. A few marks to the wraps and some edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned due to the paper used. Otherwise just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed
Synopsis
A Princess of Mars is an Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the first of his famous Barsoom series. It is also Burroughs' first novel, predating his Tarzan stories. Full of swordplay and daring feats, the story is considered a classic example of 20th century pulp fiction. It is a seminal example of the planetary romance genre, which became highly popular in the decades to follow, and also has some elements of Westerns.
Reviews
On Nov 3 2016, a reader said:
If your looking for a book that is so well written, with a story that excites and grips you to keep reading more. Than this is your book! Normally I am not interested space sci-fi adventures; but this is not that. Its more like the movie stargate, but way better. It's hard to believe this was written in 1912! After reading this book I have come to the conclusion that Edgar Rice Burroughs has to be one of the best writers ever created. The same author who brought us Tarzan. Which i have never read. In fact, even though Tarzan has been a popular part of our entertainment and movie culture. It never moved me enough to want to read the book. Llittle did I know it was created by the same author who fabricated the masterpice that is "A Princess of Mars". Now knowing how wonderfully written it is, and how much I love Burrough's writing style? It has moved me to want to try reading Tarzan and more. Whether or not you like fiction, this is one book that should not be missed. I was first interested in reading this after watching the movie "John Carter" which is based on this and the series of books That followed after. I'm so glad I did.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 761L15
- Title
- A Princess of Mars
- Author
- Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Methuen and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1920
- Size
- 7" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- Ninth Edition Novel Science Fiction Novel
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Dustwrapper
- Also known as book jacket, dust cover, or dust wrapper, a dust jacket is a protective and decorative cover for a book that is...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Shelfwear
- Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.
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