The Field of Ice by VERNE, Jules [Gabriel], (1828-1905)

London and New York, George Routledge and Sons. 1876 (probably printed 1875). SEPARATE EDITION, FIRST EXPORT copy, previously published as 'Captain Hatteras,' containing the two parts 'At the North Pole' and 'The Field of Ice' This is the edition with the 'London and New York' imprint noted by Myers- the printing with 1875 stated has 'London' only imprint. Both have 269 pages. Bibliography suggests Routledge produced these copies for the U.S market, with a simultaneous separate issue of the first part, sporting amended title for Americans; 'The English At the North Pole'. Large 8vo. Publisher's elaborate pictorial binding of blue cloth decorated in gilt and black. All edges gilt. Copiously illustrated with monochrome wood engravings by Riou thoughout. Ink inscription to flyleaf, family bookplate. Wear to cloth at edges of binding. Hinges starting, small loss to headbands. Very good copy. Myers p.65 Bleiler; Checklist of Fantastic Literature [1972].