Octavo, pp. [1-4] [1-2] 3 [4] 5 [6] 7 [8] 9 [10] 11-31 [32-36: blank] [note: first two and last two leaves are blanks], six inserted plates with illustrations by A. W. van Deusen, title page printed in red and black, original pictorial olive green cloth, front panel stamped in white and brown, spine panel stamped in brown, all edges stained red. Humorous science fiction short story written, according to the author, in the 1869, describing the invention and operation of an android nurse. [Reference: Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 826. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 320. Bleiler (1978), p. 78. Not in Reginald. Wright (III) 4397]. Light foxing to end papers, foxing to tissue guard of frontispiece, some soiling to cloth, mild rubbing to spine ends and corner tips, lower rear corner bumped, a very good copy. (25470). Seller Inventory # 25470

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Title: THE ARTIFICIAL MOTHER: A MARITAL FANTASY by ...

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, London

Publication Date: 1894

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First edition.

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