[Steam Punk] [Science Fiction, 1886] The Log of the Flying Fish. A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure
by Collingwood, Harry [Pseud of Lancaster, William J C]
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued
- Seller
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About This Item
New York: Scribner and Welford, 1886. First Edition, First Printing. Decorated Cloth Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued.
First American edition of a book first published in London, notable for its marvelous cover illustration. Originally published by Blackie and Sons, 1886. Publisher's Adverts dated 1886.
Olive green cloth with decorations in white, Black and orange-drown; all edges stained green; 7.5 inches tall; [8],[9]-384pp+24 publisher's adverts. 12 full page illustrations by Gordon Browne.
The bindings are tight and square; front hinges starting. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with tiny corner rubs. Previous owner's signature on the front blank is dated 1890.
. Classic boy's adventure, combining grit and pluck with steam punk high tech, in the style of Jules Verne.
'The Flying Fish actually surpasses all Jules Verne's creations; with incredible speed she flies through the air, skims over the surface of the water, and darts along the ocean bed. We strongly recommend our school-boy friends to possess themselves of her log.'--Athenæum.
Collingwood/Lancaster, an engineer by profession, possessed a remarkable talent for crafting an abundance of juvenile boys' tales, with a predominant focus on maritime adventures. Though his literary ventures rarely delved into the realm of fantasy, Collingwood shared a common thread with many British juvenile authors of his era. He fervently upheld traditional Tory values of supremacy, courage, and the expansion of the empire.
The unique appeal of Collingwood's work lay in his adept incorporation of cutting-edge scientific advancements. This fusion resulted in the creation of a believable, albeit speculative, near-future technological backdrop for his narratives.
Ref: Bleiler, 81
First American edition of a book first published in London, notable for its marvelous cover illustration. Originally published by Blackie and Sons, 1886. Publisher's Adverts dated 1886.
Olive green cloth with decorations in white, Black and orange-drown; all edges stained green; 7.5 inches tall; [8],[9]-384pp+24 publisher's adverts. 12 full page illustrations by Gordon Browne.
The bindings are tight and square; front hinges starting. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with tiny corner rubs. Previous owner's signature on the front blank is dated 1890.
. Classic boy's adventure, combining grit and pluck with steam punk high tech, in the style of Jules Verne.
'The Flying Fish actually surpasses all Jules Verne's creations; with incredible speed she flies through the air, skims over the surface of the water, and darts along the ocean bed. We strongly recommend our school-boy friends to possess themselves of her log.'--Athenæum.
Collingwood/Lancaster, an engineer by profession, possessed a remarkable talent for crafting an abundance of juvenile boys' tales, with a predominant focus on maritime adventures. Though his literary ventures rarely delved into the realm of fantasy, Collingwood shared a common thread with many British juvenile authors of his era. He fervently upheld traditional Tory values of supremacy, courage, and the expansion of the empire.
The unique appeal of Collingwood's work lay in his adept incorporation of cutting-edge scientific advancements. This fusion resulted in the creation of a believable, albeit speculative, near-future technological backdrop for his narratives.
Ref: Bleiler, 81
Details
- Bookseller
- Blind Horse Books [ABAA - FABA] (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17266
- Title
- [Steam Punk] [Science Fiction, 1886] The Log of the Flying Fish. A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure
- Author
- Collingwood, Harry [Pseud of Lancaster, William J C]
- Format/Binding
- Decorated Cloth Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket As Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Scribner and Welford
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1886
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