London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1895. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A good copy. "[Set in] an underground land inhabited by such traditional creatures as gnomes, goblins, dragons, fairies, etc. Brilliant gnomes have mastered forces such as the control of matter unknown to the outside world. An often humorous satire on the dogmas of science, religion, economy and politics." By the World Forgot, Teitler and Locke. Prize plate to the front pastedown, spine tips bumped and softened, boards a touch rubbed, owner's name in pencil on the front endpaper. [11164, Hyraxia Books].