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Cleveland: Robert Clarke & Co. Very Good+. 1888. First Edition. Hardcover. (4), 5-39, (1) pages; Clean and secure in original black cloth binding with gilt lettering at front board, geometric patterned endpapers printed in green. A very nice example of this scarce item. OCLC 2401091 Wright (III) 3394 Wonderful dedication: "Fraternally Dedicated to all other Lunatics" The story of a voyage to the moon and the fantastic inhabitants there. This fascinating volume begins with a discussion of the soul, or spirit between a German artist and an Italian sculptor at an outdoor Cafe in Rome. An eccentric Marchessa from Naples approaches a neighboring table and asks his acquaintance to introduce him to his American friend (the narrator of the story). Their conversation eventually turns to telegraphy and the Marchessa speculates what powers might be derived from the "cold, dull rays of an American moon" compared to that above Italy. First taught by Iranian priests, he… Read More