THE BRICK MOON. Barre, Massachusetts: The Imprint Society, 1971. Large octavo, illustrations by Michael McCurdy, buckram. Limited edition. There were 1950 numbered copies printed at the The Spiral Press signed by artist Michael McCurdy. This is an out-of-series copy that is not numbered or signed. Reprint of this early, perhaps first, story to describe the construction and launching of an artificial satellite. "The Brick Moon" was first published as a serial in THE ATLANTIC during 1869 and 1870. New introduction by Alden P. Johnson. Anatomy of Wonder (1981) 1-91; (1987) 1-48; and (1995) 1-48. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 984. A fine copy in paper slipcase (a bit rubbed and faded), missing the plain tissue dust jacket. (#159536).
Price: $25.00
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