An Antarctic Mystery
by VERNE, JULES
- Used
- first
- Condition
- First American Edition. Aside from minute rubbing, a fine copy. While the English edition is dated 1898, and presumed to precede
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1899. First American Edition. Aside from minute rubbing, a fine copy. While the English edition is dated 1898, and presumed to precede, this copy has a pencil gift inscription dated “Xmas 1898.”
Synopsis
An Antarctic Mystery, also known also as The Sphinx of the Ice Fields, is an 1897, two-volume novel by Jules Verne and is a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe's The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket which was published in 1838. It follows the adventures of the narrator and his journey from the Kerguelen Islands onboard the Halbrane.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37213P
- Title
- An Antarctic Mystery
- Author
- VERNE, JULES
- Book Condition
- Used - First American Edition. Aside from minute rubbing, a fine copy. While the English edition is dated 1898, and presumed to precede
- Publisher
- Lippincott
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1899
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
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Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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