(#171040) A ROMANCE IN RADIUM. J. Henry Harris.

A ROMANCE IN RADIUM. London: Greening & Co., Ltd., 1906. Octavo, pp. [1-4] 1-235 [236: printer's imprint] + 52-page catalogue for the "Season 1905-6" inserted at rear, original pictorial blue cloth, front panel stamped in black and yellow, spine panel in black, yellow and gold. First edition, first issue. "Science fantasy novel of a female winged immortal inhabitant of the planet Muran who goes to earth to try to trace certain missing compatriots who preceded her by several thousand years. The Muranians believe that earth's atmosphere does not contain the necessary radioactive elements for maintaining the immortal condition. Treatment light and gently satirical." - Locke, Voyages in Space 101. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1049. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 400. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 32. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 105. Bleiler (1978), p. 94. Reginald 06803. Publisher's copy with "FILE" embossed on the front cover. Touch of rubbing to cloth at head and tail of spine panel and corner tips, free endpapers tanned, a bright, tight, very good copy. Overall an attractive copy of this book. (#171040).

Price: $350.00

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