WHERE THE NEEDLE POINTS. New York: The Abbey Press Publishers, [1902]. Octavo, pp. [1-4] 5-300 [301-306: blank] [note: last three leaves are blanks], title page printed in red and black, original red pebbled cloth, front and spine panels stamped in white. First edition. Science fiction novel of the voyage of the submarine Octovineus to an unknown land near the North Pole and the discovery of a race of humans called Cliodenians who have an advanced civilization, including aircraft. The island's wizard can project world happenings, etc. Reginald 05412. Not in Bleiler (1948; 1978). Smith, American Fiction, 1901-1925 F-125. White lettering on spine panel perished, light wear to cloth at upper rear corner of spine panel, cloth rubbed along outer joints and fore-edges, edges of text block tanned, remnant of a small price sticker on front free endpaper, but a very good copy. A scarce book seldom found in nice condition. (#104185).
Price: $350.00
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