London, Parry & Co., 1848 [but 1847]. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. A presentation copy, inscribed by the author's wife. Locke's variant B in crimson cloth. Science fiction novel of a new planet which appears in the solar system. An inhabitant visits Earth and describes a civilisation without women to his hosts, a Christmas gathering in Bavaria. Spine lean, some bumping to the corners and spine tips, owner's stamp to the front pastedown with ink transfer to the endpaper, ugly ink owner's inscription to the title page beneath the presentation inscription, with ink transfer to the frontis' tissueguard. A couple of leaves creased, with tears. [11550, Hyraxia Books].

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