THE CHESSMEN OF MARS
by Burroughs, Edgar Rice
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Richmond, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1922. 8vo. Bound in the original red cloth over boards this is a good copy only with some soiling and wear to spine and tips. This volume does have the rare, original, unrestored A. C. McClurg DUST WRAPPER. The wrapper is soiled with numerous chips and tears, mostly along the folds but is complete with no loss of text. The Chessmen of Mars was one of Burroughs most imaginative and complex works. Per Irwin Porges in his biography of ERB "weaving the theme of the game of chess--called "jetan" on Mars--into the story was truly an inspiration". Burrough's believed this was different than his previous works and fought hard for more money from several magazines but ended up selling the rights to his old standby, Munsey's for $3500.00. See Irwin Porges, Edgar Rice Burroughs, p.348 and Henry Hardy Heins CM1 for additional information.
Details
- Bookseller
- Green Gate Farm Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 90
- Title
- THE CHESSMEN OF MARS
- Author
- Burroughs, Edgar Rice
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- Science Fiction, Dust wrapper, Fantasy, Lost worlds, modern literature
Terms of Sale
Green Gate Farm Antiquarian Books
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Glossary
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.