Drowsy by Mitchell J A (5 results)
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company Publishers, New York, 1917
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB
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Octavo, pp. [1-2: blank] [i-iv] v-vi [vii-xii] 1-301 [302-306: blank] nineteen inserted plates with illustrations, one in color, by Angus Macdonall and the author, publisher's decorated blue cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold. First edition, first printing. An interplanetary novel wherein a spacecraft powered by an an…tigravity device carries its inventor to the moon and later to Mars. Mitchell's last book. Many of the illustrations, which anticipate Bonestell, are quite striking. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 2-111. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1524. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 571. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 158. In 333. Bleiler (1978), p. 141. Reginald 10182. BAL 14049. Cloth rubbed at edges, front free endpaper missing, a good copy. (#174428).
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company Publishers, New York, 1917
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerAssociation member: ILAB
Octavo, pp. [1-2] [i-iv] v-vi [vii-xii] 1-301 [302-306: blank] [note: first and last two leaves are blanks], nineteen inserted plates with illustrations, one in color, by Angus Macdonall and the author, original decorated blue cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold. First edition, first printing. An interplanetary novel w…herein a spacecraft powered by an antigravity device carries its inventor to the moon and later to Mars. Mitchell's last book. Many of the illustrations, which anticipate Bonestell, are quite striking. Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 2-111. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1524. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 571. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 158. In 333. Bleiler (1978), p. 141. Reginald 10182. BAL 14049. Slight spine lean, a bright, nearly fine copy. (#161600).
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York, 1917
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Heartwood Books and Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.Heartwood Books and Art
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Drowsy by J. A. Mitchell Space travel Moderate wear along edges. Bend to corners. Cocked spine. First Edition. A story about a Telepathic Child who develops Superman-like characteristics and winds up building a Spaceship that takes him to the Moon and Mars. Excellent illustrations…by Angus Mitchell. Angus Mitchell(Illustrator) (illustrator). BOOK.
More imagesPublished by Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York, 1917
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Quercus Rare Books, Chico, CA, U.S.A.Quercus Rare Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1917. John Ames Mitchell (1845-1918) was a publisher, architect, artist, and novelist. This is a Very Good copy of his last novel, speculative fiction that involves a spaceship and trips to the Moon and Mars. [Bleiler, 141] Blue clo…th binding with a decorative gilt label on the front cover; titling in gilt on the spine. Clean text; vi, 301 pages. "With Illustrations by Angus Macdonal and the Author." Frontis and 17 others within. Some light rub to the margins and the gilt (which remains perfectly readable. Lacking a dustjacket; in an archival plastic protector. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Angus Macdonall and J.A. Mitchell. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Angus Macdonall and J.A. Mitchell (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York, 1917
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
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Add to basketCondition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. In original, unclipped, jacket in a protective sheet with some chipping, short tears, and a circular scratch on the front. Bound in blue cloth over boards with gilding. Solid and square with minor edge wear. A few pencil notes from former sellers on the ffep.… Tissue guard present between title and frontispiece. The interior is clean and clear. Illustrated by Angus MacDonald and the author. Pages:(12) 301 (5) Dimensions:7(1/2) x 5(1/4) x 1(1/4).
