James Ingleton: The History of A Social State A.D. 2,000

Published by James Blackwood & Co, London, 1893

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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The first edition of this scarce science fiction novel set in the year 2,000, where England has become a socialist dystopia. The first edition of this scarce novel, published under the pseudonym "Mr. Dick".Set one hundred years in the future, this novel depicts a revolt against a socialist dystopia, and attempts to reintroduce individualism. Ultimately, the monarchy is restored, pensions are paid, and the out of work are supplied with employment.Lacking the front free endpaper. With two pages of advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head, with light shelf wear to back strip tail. Slight discolouration to back strip, with boards exceptionally bright. Front hinge strained and firmly held, with rear hinge strained and somewhat tender to the tail. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good.

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Bibliographic details

Title
James Ingleton: The History of A Social State A.D. 2,000
Author
Mr. Dick
Publisher
James Blackwood & Co, London
Publication year
1893
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
8" by 6"

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