From the Earth to the Moon Direct in 97 Hours 20 Minutes: and a Trip Round It.

First English edition of Verne's classic novel which preceded the first American edition by one year. Octavo, original publisher's green cloth decorated in gilt, all edges gilt, illustrated with 196 plates including tissue-guarded frontispiece. Publisher's presentation copy, inscribed by Sampson Low to his granddaughter on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, "Dec 12 1873 Sampson Low with Grand Papa and Grand Mama's affectionate love." In near fine condition with only light rubbing to the extremities. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An excellent copy of this very scarce book with exceptional provenance.