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The Conquest Of The Moon. A Story Of Bayouda

The Conquest Of The Moon. A Story Of Bayouda

The Conquest Of The Moon. A Story Of Bayouda
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The Conquest Of The Moon. A Story Of Bayouda

by Laurie Andre

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London: Sampson Low; Marston; Searle and Rivington, 1890. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 190x130x30mm. ROUX, GEORGES. 190x130x30mm+514g . . 500g Postage Incorrect see below for 1kg . . Sampson Low; Marston; Searle and Rivington. London. 1890. . . . First English translation. Translation of LE EXILES DE LA TERRE: SELENE-COMPANY LIMITED. (1887). Illustrated by Georges Roux. written by Laurie. A. (pseudonym of Paschal Grousset). Laurie was a contemporary and sometimes a collaborator of Jules Verne. Hardcover. Illustrated front boards and spine Gilt lettering on front and spine. Back board and edges show wear, corners bumped. Interior is bright and binding tight. This is a very important Early Work in the genre of Science fiction. Extra provided photos on request: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . Australia_Post_Zoned_International_Shipping_Rates_FOR_THIS_PARCEL . . AP-Zone1_NZ:_AU$28.20 . . AP-Zone3_Canada_USA:_AU$45.20 . . AP-Zone4_UK_Europe:_AU$51.40 . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$12.40

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Andre Laurie was a pseudonym of Jean Francois Paschal Grousset - 1844-1909. He was a French politician, journalist and science fiction writer. As well as Laurie he published under other pseudonyms - Philippe Daryl, Tiburce Moray and Leopold Virey.He collaborated with Jules Verne on three books who along with Laurie was "discovered" by publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel." Les Exiles de la Terre" Selene Company Ltd 1887 translated as " The Conquest of the Moon : A Story of the Bayouda" 1889 is perhaps one of the most interesting not to say fanciful cosmic tales of all time. This is a rare copy of one of the early pioneers of science-fiction. A lovely addition to your library for any serious collector of this genre.

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Bookseller
Mammy Bears Books AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
mbb000342
Title
The Conquest Of The Moon. A Story Of Bayouda
Author
Laurie Andre
Illustrator
ROUX, GEORGES
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Sampson Low; Marston; Searle and Rivington
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1890
Size
190x130x30mm
Bookseller catalogs
Fiction; Vintage Science Fiction;

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