The Martian
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1897. First American trade edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [3], iv, [2], 1-477, [1], [2] (pages of publisher's advertisements) pp. Red publisher's cloth with green and gold decorations and gold lettering on the front board, gold lettering and two gold 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. Very Good. Item #000013328
A slight lean, spine toned, a small strain to the front hinge.
Price: $250.00