Verne, Jules.. Meridiana or Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa.. New York. Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 654 Broadway. 1874., 1874.

Price: US$250.00 + shipping

Description: First Edition. First American Edition published by Scribner, Armstrong in 1874. First State. With numerous and wonderful full-page plates of African animals and adventures. First State with only two titles ("Journey to the Moon" and "Journey to the Centre of the Earth") listed on the title page under "New Books By Jules Verne." VG- in decorated terracotta cloth stamped brightly in gilt. With bright gilt lettering and design (rising sun) on the front panel. Spine gilt is dulled. With fraying to the top and bottom of the spine ends which have been strengthened with book glue. Corners also rubbed and frayed. Light staining to the rear panel. Presentation inscription in pencil on the front paste-down. First Edition. First American Edition published by Scribner, Armstrong in 1874. First State.

Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.