Search Results: fantasy & sci. fi. from Peter Austern & Co. Books & Ephemera / Brooklyn Books

Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1892. 'AUTOGRAPHED LETTER' written and signed by H. RIDER HAGGARD, notable 19th century English novelist -- dated September 27, 1892 on Haggard's own letterhead from Ditchingham House, Norfolk - interestingly, there's an Egyptian cartouche on letterhead (on upper left corner). The letter is presented with 2 early American editions of Haggard's first novels, 'King Solomon's Mines' and 'SHE: A History of Adventure'. These two novels had enormous popularity, and their success led Haggard to serialize both books. 'King Solomon's Mines'- Published by JOHN B. ALDEN, NY, (unabridged) in 'The New York Novelist' Vol. II, Nos. 5-8, July, 1885. Original printed wrapper-- contents clear and unmarked, with occasional odd spot. 98 pages, with 33 pages of ads including covers. The story of adventurer Allan Quatermain's life. 'SHE: A History of Adventure'- 1887, published by POLLARD & MOSS,… Read More

Book. Very Good. Signed by Author(s). Details of the Martian Utopia. Mars is advanced both technically and spiritually and most of the book is on spiritualism. Eugenics and rule by the most fit. Little need to work. Children are socialized for "brotherhood" and service, and people are not self-centered but are concerned about the community as a whole. Ms. Winterborn's signed presentation on a tipped in card. Printed for the author by Photolith Printing Company,1961; stiff wrapper. Book is in excellent condition. Clean, square, sharp, and tight..