A Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

Rare first American edition, first state of the work that marked the beginning of science fiction as a genre, preceding the deluxe edition. Octavo, original publisher's illustrated terra-cotta cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustrated with engravings including tissue-guarded frontispiece. The first American edition was published in 1873, but dated 1874 in three colors of cloth: terra-cotta, blue, and green. In fine condition, contemporary name. A superior example.