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Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: A Princess of Mars is a science fantasy novel , the first of his Barsoom series. This hardback copy without a dustjacket is in good condition with a tight, straight binding, slight wear at the corners and general, slight yellowing to the interior pages. The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping.
Seller: Longs Peak Book Company, Loveland, CO, U.S.A.
Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars. A C McClurg & Co, Chicago, IL, 1917.
Price: US$345.00 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: A 1st edition of Burroughs first novel (written in 1911) and the first in the Mars series, though his 5th book published. Frontispiece and all 3 internal plates by Frank E Schoonover are present. However the plate opposite page 224 is loose & laid in. The red lettering on the front board and spine is clear, sharp & bright, however a little darkened on the spine. The front & rear hinges are broken with the webbing showing. Inscription on the FFEP "Fred - Dec. 16.18 John Thompson". The last page and RFEP are loose. There is damp staining to the edges of the pages to varying degrees throughout. A fair or filler copy of an seminal ERB 1st.
Seller: Lazy S Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A Princess of Mars. A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$450.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Smaller Octavo. Very dark brown cloth covered boards and spine with orange lettering on both the spine and the front board. Spine has a slight forward lean and a fair amount of bumping at the head and tail.l Fair amount of bumping at the tips of the outside corners with enough accompanying rubbing to wear through the cloth at the tips of the corners. Light evidence of handling over the face of both boards. Light cream colored endpapers. Owner's note in the upper corner of the free front endpaper: "1st / Group 3 / Copy 1." Rear hinge is cracked with the exception of three 1" places that are intact. Binding still pretty tight. Light cream colored pages are mostly all clean, but there are occasional spots here and there. 327 pages. Dust Jacket is NOT the A. C. McClurg & Co. jacket, but rather a 1948 Burroughs reprint jacket that a previous owner has married to the book. Dust Jacket - has a large chip in the head of the spine that runs about 3/4" deep at the front corner and 1/4" deep at the rear corner. About 1/3" of the tail of the spine has been chipped away. 1/4" chip in the tip of each of the four outside corners. Just a trace fo rubbing along the upper and lower edges and a coule tiny holes and some rubbing along the outside edge of the front cover, as well. Oblong hole in the front edge of the spine about two inches north of the tail of the spine is almost an inch long and about 1/8" wide. Some shallow chipping in the upper and lower edges of the rear cover. Evidence of handling over time over the entire jacket, but mostly noticable on the whtie spine and rear cover. This copy has seen better days, but is still sound and has a reasonably attractive vintage jacket. First installment in Burroughs's Barsoom series, and first appeared as a serial in All-Story magazine from February to July 1912. Part of a large and inclusive Edgar Rice Burroughs consignment - if there's a different Edgar Rice Burroughs book you're searching for, please inquire.
Seller: THE PRINTED GARDEN, ABA, MPIBA, SANDY, UT, U.S.A.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A Princess of Mars. A. C. McClurg, Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$499.99 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Brown cloth, orange lettering. Both hinges cracked. Ffep torn and taped. Slight spine lean, slight rubbing to edges. In fine facsimile jacket in mylar. First edition copy of ERB's first published story. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$800.00 + shipping
Description: 8vo. xii, [4], 326, [2] pp. Frontisp., 4 plates by Schoonover. Dark brown cloth, illustrated & lettered in red on front cover & spine, red ruling (slight bumping to corners, very slight wear head & foot of spine, very minor soiling lower front joint, expertly repaired inner hinges), still a VG bright copy, w/ former ownership stamp on 2nd flyleaf. First edition of this first title in the John Carter of Mars adventures, which appeared originally in The All-Story, February-July 1912 under Burroughs' Norman Bean pseudonym. This story was actually published prior to the original installments of Tarzan of the Apes published later that year in the same Pulp.
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A PRINCESS OF MARS. A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, pp. [i-vi] vii-xii [xiii-xvi] 1-326 [327] [328: blank], five inserted plates with illustrations by Frank E. Schoonover, original dark brown cloth, front and spine panels stamped in orange. The first book of the Mars series. Burroughs' first published story (written in 1911) and his only story to originally appear under a pseudonym. The story first appeared under the byline "Norman Bean" (he had intended that pen name be "Normal Bean") as a six-part serial "Under the Moons of Mars" in a Munsey magazine, THE ALL-STORY, February-July 1912. This novel preceded the first publication of "Tarzan of the Apes," published in the October 1912 issue of THE ALL-STORY. This popular novel inspired numerous writers and influenced the space faring sword and raygun stories as well as influencing scientists and filmakers. ".this pioneering account of John Carter's magical transmission to the the planet Mars and his subsequent baroque adventures established a new template for fiction set on other planets, developing such imaginative spaces as arenas for exuberantly uninhibited tales of exotic derring-do . Although it hardly qualifies as science-based speculative fiction, Burroughs's account of Barsoom was enormously influential in pulp SF, standing at the head of a rich subgenre of 'planetary romances' whose evolution was carried forward by such writers as C. L. Moore, Leigh Brackett, and Ray Bradbury." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-194. Made into a feature film in 2012 as "John Carter." Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 2-31; (1981) 1-31; (1987) 1-17; and (1995) 1-17. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 3-61. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 304. Cawthorn and Moorcock, Fantasy: The 100 Best Books 25. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 115. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV, pp. 1720-25. In 333. Bleiler (1978), p. 35. Reginald 02307. Heins PM-1. Inked name and address to front free end paper, mild foxing to end papers, a clean, nearly fine copy. (24972)
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A PRINCESS OF MARS. A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, pp. [i-vi] vii-xii [xiii-xvi] 1-326 [327] [328: blank], five inserted plates with illustrations by Frank E. Schoonover, original dark brown cloth, front and spine panels stamped in orange. The first book of the Mars series. Burroughs' first published story (written in 1911) and his only story to originally appear under a pseudonym. The story first appeared under the byline "Norman Bean" (he had intended that pen name be "Normal Bean") as a six-part serial "Under the Moons of Mars" in a Munsey magazine, THE ALL-STORY, February-July 1912. This novel preceded the first publication of "Tarzan of the Apes," published in the October 1912 issue of THE ALL-STORY. This popular novel inspired numerous writers and influenced the space faring sword and raygun stories as well as influencing scientists and filmakers. ".this pioneering account of John Carter's magical transmission to the the planet Mars and his subsequent baroque adventures established a new template for fiction set on other planets, developing such imaginative spaces as arenas for exuberantly uninhibited tales of exotic derring-do . Although it hardly qualifies as science-based speculative fiction, Burroughs's account of Barsoom was enormously influential in pulp SF, standing at the head of a rich subgenre of 'planetary romances' whose evolution was carried forward by such writers as C. L. Moore, Leigh Brackett, and Ray Bradbury." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-194. Made into a feature film in 2012 as "John Carter." Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 2-31; (1981) 1-31; (1987) 1-17; and (1995) 1-17. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 3-61. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 304. Cawthorn and Moorcock, Fantasy: The 100 Best Books 25. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 115. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV, pp. 1720-25. In 333. Bleiler (1978), p. 35. Reginald 02307. Heins PM-1. Three line gift inscription in ink dated 1917 on front free endpaper. Orange enamel stamping on front cover a bit dull but fully present, top edge of pages dusty, a nearly fine copy. Nice copies of this book are uncommon. No dust jacket. (19956)
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A PRINCESS OF MARS. A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, pp. [i-vi] vii-xii [xiii-xvi] 1-326 [327] [328: blank], five inserted plates with illustrations by Frank E. Schoonover, original dark brown cloth, front and spine panels stamped in orange. First edition. The first book of the Mars series. Burroughs' first published story appeared as a six-part serial, "Under the Moons of Mars," in THE ALL-STORY, February-July 1912. It preceded "Tarzan of the Apes," first published in the October 1912 issue of THE ALL-STORY. ". this pioneering account of John Carter's magical transmission to the the planet Mars and his subsequent baroque adventures established a new template for fiction set on other planets, developing such imaginative spaces as arenas for exuberantly uninhibited tales of exotic daring-do . Although it hardly qualifies as science-based speculative fiction, Burroughs' account of Barsoom was enormously influential in pulp SF, standing at the head of a rich sub-genre of 'planetary romances' whose evolution was carried forward by such writers as C. L. Moore, Leigh Brackett, and Ray Bradbury." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-194. Made into a feature film in 2012 as "John Carter." Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 2-31; (1981) 1-31; (1987) 1-17; and (1995) 1-17. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 3-61. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 304. Cawthorn and Moorcock, Fantasy: The 100 Best Books 25. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 115. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV, pp. 1720-25. In 333. Bleiler (1978), p. 35. Reginald 02307. Heins PM-1. Three line gift inscription in ink dated 1917 on front free endpaper. Orange enamel stamping on front cover a bit dull but fully present, top edge of pages dusty, a nearly fine copy. Nice copies of this book are uncommon. (#156084)
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A PRINCESS OF MARS. A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, pp. [i-vi] vii-xii [xiii-xvi] 1-326 [327] [328: blank], five inserted plates with illustrations by Frank E. Schoonover, original dark brown cloth, front and spine panels stamped in orange. The first book of the Mars series. Burroughs' first published story (written in 1911) and his only story to originally appear under a pseudonym. The story first appeared under the byline "Norman Bean" (he had intended that pen name be "Normal Bean") as a six-part serial "Under the Moons of Mars" in a Munsey magazine, THE ALL-STORY, February-July 1912. This novel preceded the first publication of "Tarzan of the Apes," published in the October 1912 issue of THE ALL-STORY. This popular novel inspired numerous writers and influenced the space faring sword and raygun stories as well as influencing scientists and filmakers. ".this pioneering account of John Carter's magical transmission to the the planet Mars and his subsequent baroque adventures established a new template for fiction set on other planets, developing such imaginative spaces as arenas for exuberantly uninhibited tales of exotic derring-do . Although it hardly qualifies as science-based speculative fiction, Burroughs's account of Barsoom was enormously influential in pulp SF, standing at the head of a rich subgenre of 'planetary romances' whose evolution was carried forward by such writers as C. L. Moore, Leigh Brackett, and Ray Bradbury." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-194. Made into a feature film in 2012 as "John Carter." Anatomy of Wonder (1976) 2-31; (1981) 1-31; (1987) 1-17; and (1995) 1-17. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 3-61. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 304. Cawthorn and Moorcock, Fantasy: The 100 Best Books 25. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 115. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV, pp. 1720-25. In 333. Bleiler (1978), p. 35. Reginald 02307. Heins PM-1. A fine copy. No dust jacket. (31157)
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars (inscribed by author). A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$3200.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: "A Princess of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Chicago: 1917. First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Burroughs to his niece. Inscribed by Burroughs to his niece on the re-inserted (on a stub) front free endpaper: "To / Evelyn with love / from her uncle / Edgar Rice Burroughs / Oak Park / Nov 10 1917". Octavo. [xvi], [327], [1, blank] pages. With frontispiece and four illustrations by Frank E. Schoonover inserted throughout. Publisher's full brown cloth, front board and spine stamped in red. Book has been professionally restored, repaired and partially refurbished; it has been rebacked and recased, preserving most of the original spine. The hinges have been repaired, and, as previously mentioned, the inscribed front free endpaper has been re-inserted). Cloth spine a bit sunned, some rubbing, edgewear to boards, some rubbing to binding. Endleaves are toned and somewhat foxed, with some mild damage to pastedowns. Text a bit toned, with some bumping to upper corner of text. A good copy with an excellent association. Zeuschner, p. 249. Although this is the first fiction book written by Burroughs, it was the fifth fiction book published under his name. From the Albert E. Willis Collection of Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Seller: Neverland Books, waalre, Netherlands
Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A Princess of Mars. A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1917.
Price: US$45000.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition with "Published October, 1917" and "W. F. HALL PRINTING COMPANY, CHICAGO" on the copyright page; in the original rare jacket. Publisher's original brown cloth boards with front and spine lettered in red. Jacket and five sepia plates illustrated by Frank E. Schoonover [all present]. In custom green morocco clamshell with ribbed spine lettered and decorated in gilt. Author's first story written in 1911. Heins M1-1. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co.(1917), 327 pages. Fine: Square unmarked copy with a touch of loss to red lettering on cover and spine, a couple of hard to see scratches, slightly pushed corner. Fine original un-restored jacket with "Popular Edition" stamped on spine, a couple of tiny chips at spine ends and flap folds, modest dust darkening. From the "Astonishing Edgar Rice Burroughs collection" of Howard Frank. "Almost every copy in best available condition", in original jackets, many signed.
Seller: SF & F Books, Chester, VA, U.S.A.