A WARNING FROM MARS. New York: Inter-Planetary Publications, [1948]. Octavo, pp. [1-8] 9-79 [80: blank], original marbled boards with black cloth shelf back, spine panel stamped in gold. First edition. A presentation copy with signed inscription by Whiteside on the front free endpaper. "Dystopia -- attack on welfare and big government." - Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 235. Anti-Roosevelt political satire; a history of Amkonia during the twelve year reign of Prince Fernandez Demosthenes Manderlaane, a Spendocrat. Part of the work is devoted to the history of the Boogaloos, freed slaves living mostly in the southern part of Amkonia. Reginald 15277. A fine copy in nearly fine printed dust jacket with several short closed tears and light wear and several small chips along the top edge which overlaps the edge of the book at bit. (#138835).
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