A Tale of the Halo

Morgan Robertson

About this Item

The Truth Seeker Company: NY, 1894. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/None. Hardcover. Attractively bound in later 3/4 polished calf; ruled in gilt, title and author in gilt; spine with 5 raised bands underlined with 2 gold lines, panels adorned with gold fleurons. Marbled end papers. The binding is rubbed at the edges. The pages are lightly toned. The hinges are solid. There is no bookplate, inscription or notes.

Morgan Andrew Robertson [1861-1915] was an American author and the self-proclaimed inventor of the periscope. He was blessed with the gift of prophecy. He is best known for predicting the sinking of the Titanic 14 years before it happened! This title is apparently his rare first book- a narrative poem about heaven versus the devil. B&w frontis and great text illustrations by A. Carey K. Jurist.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Tale of the Halo
• Condition: Very Good