Looking beyond; a sequel to "Looking Backward," by Edward Bellamy, and an answer to "Looking Further Forward," by Richard Michaelis by Geissler, Ludwig A - 1891

London: William Reeves, 1891. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 7.25x5. Looking Beyond, a sequel to " Looking Backward" by Edward Bellamy and an answer to "Looking Further Forward" by Richard Michaelis. Book in VG condition except for front of cover is detached from book and held in place by mylar jacket. 1/4' loss in places along top edge of cover. All in all as nice rare and collectible package tape repaired to book cover.

London: William Reeves, [1891]. First edition. Paperback. Good. 7" by 5". None. A scarce first edition copy of Ludwig Geissler's sequel to Bellamy's incredibly popular science fiction novel. The first edition of this scarce work.Ludwig A. Geissler's sequel to Edward Bellamy's influential science fiction novel 'Looking Backward'. Also acting as an answer to Richard Michaelis' sequel, 'Looking Further Forward'.Bellamy's 'Looking Backward' sees a man from Boston fall sleep towards the end of the 19th century, not waking up until the year 2000, to find a world completely changed.Geissler's unofficial sequel follows the man Julian West again, as he explores the early twenty-first century and its Utopian ideals. He treats Michaelis' sequel as a nightmare which did not happen. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of East Anglia Library. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Small chip to the head of the rear wrap, two smaller chips to the tail. Small… Read More

A Sequel to Looking Backward, or "Looking Further Forward," William Reeves, (circa 1891), first English edition, bottom of spine area gently bumped, else vg+ in khaki colored cloth binding. From the library of Forrest J. Ackerman.