Published by Fredonia Books (NL) 1/1/2001, 2001
ISBN 10: 1589630750 ISBN 13: 9781589630758
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth 0.56. Book.
Published by HardPress Publishing, 2020
ISBN 10: 0371925126 ISBN 13: 9780371925126
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publication Date: 2022
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1874 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 244 Language: English Pages: 244.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 241.
Published by Palala Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1355683645 ISBN 13: 9781355683643
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: NEW.
Publication Date: 2022
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2022, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1874. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 234, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 234.
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009
ISBN 10: 1120139805 ISBN 13: 9781120139801
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, MA, 1874
Seller: Albion Books, Buffalo, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_GOOD. No Jacket. Ferat (illustrator). 1st (pirated) US edition. Russet cloth with elaborate lettering and decoration in gilt and black. Boards moderately edgeworn, frayed, dampstained and dented (interior not affected by water). Dark blue eps lightly creased. Binding sound, text clean. Interior toned, with light foxing and soil. Tissue guarded frontis. B/w plates. Gift inscription to second blank. No stickers or stamps. Not ex-library. 190 pp.
Published by Henry L. Shepard, 1874
Seller: Ian Thompson, Milton, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Good. ex library cover, front board is bright, back spine has library number, pocket has been ripped off the front ep leaving a mark, some minor library numbering, somed edgewear. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, MA, 1874
Seller: Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA), Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good+ condition. Early edition. 190 pages of text. Original hardcover binding heavily rubbed and shelfworn, with minor bumping to corners, and a large stain to bottom corner of rear board; large chips to top and bottom edge of spine; protected in custom stiff archival mylar. Inner hinges are starting to loosen. First pirated edition. Contains 20 black & white illustrations. Measures 7+5/8 inches in height. Minor smudging to a few pages. Size: Octavo (8vo). Book.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, 1874
Seller: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_GOOD. Ferat Engravings (illustrator). First American Edition. Original brown gilt designer cloth with green endpapers. Front cover and spine are clean and bright, but back cover has a large brown dampstain which, however, does not affect the text or integrity of the binding. In all other respects a solid, clean, bright and still attractive copy of a very scarce Verne title in its first American publication.
Published by Henry L. Shepard, 1874
Seller: Ian Thompson, Milton, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. ex lib, spine marked contents marked with usual, book card roughly torn out of endpaper, contents intact, binding bright, corners bumped, ist US Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.
Published by Boston. Henry L. Shepard & Co. 1874., 1874
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: SNEAB
First Edition
First Edition (Pirated first U.S. edition by Shepard); published simultaneously with the Scribner, Armstrong edition. With numerous and wonderful plates by Ferat. G+ in decorated red cloth stamped brightly in gilt. With a gilt open-mouthed hippo on the center of the front panel. Spine gilt is also bright, but there is some fraying to the top and bottom of the spine ends. Corners also rubbed. With "Calais Circulating Library label. Damage to p.15 which has a 1.5" closed tear and a ring stain. First Edition (Pirated first U.S. edition by Shepard); published simultaneously with the Scribner, Armstrong edition.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, MA, 1874
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good minus, first US pirated edition book, no dustjacket. Dark red cloth covered boards, heavily decorated in gold and black on front panel and spine. Dark blue glazedendpapers. Professionallyrestored at head and tail of board spine, front and back inside gutters, and possibly hinge of title page. Allextremities are rubbed. Stains on front and back panels. Previous owner's signature onverso of frontispiece. Title and frontispiece pages are damaged. Illustrations by Ferat. Some internal smudges and stains, mostly in the margins. 20 illustrations but not necessarily in the order listed. 8 1/8" in height. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., 1874
Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. First American Edition. Henry L. Shepard & Co.; Boston, 1874. Hardcover. (Unauthorized) First US Edition. A Very Good, brown cloth binding with profusely illustrated front board and spine, binding intact, some handling/scuffing to boards, rubbing along board edges, some crimping to spine edges, previous owner embossed stamp on title page else unmarked, crease top corner page 173/174, some age toning to pages, few small soiled specks to text block edges, top text block edge a bit dusty, some wear to board corners, few small dents to board edges, moisture stain bottom rear board buckram, without Dust Wrapper. A nice and overall clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 190pp., b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, 1874
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: UNSPECIFIED. Octavo, pp. [1-2] 3-4 [5-6] 7-190 [191-192: blank] [note: last leaf is a blank], fly leaves at front and rear, twenty inserted plates with illustrations by J. Ferat, publisher's pictorial green cloth, front and spine panels stamped in black and gold, slate coated endpapers. An unauthorized edition. A translation of AVENTURES DE TROIS RUSSES ET DE TROIS ANGLAIS DANS L'AFRIQUE AUSTRALE (1872). Shepard's edition was preceded by the authorized 1873 Scribner, Welford & Armstrong edition titled MERIDIANA: THE ADVENTURES OF THREE ENGLISHMEN AND THREE RUSSIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA . (an edition made up from the sheets of the British edition published by Sampson Low in late 1872, but dated 1873 on the title page). Shepard's pirated edition was published the same day as Scribner's authorized new edition of MERIDIANA (their first edition to be printed in America). The texts of the Shepard and the Scribner translations differ considerably. Bleiler (1948), p. 273. Myers 39 (addenda, p. 2). Taves and Michaluk V009. Cloth worn at spine ends and corner tips, a bit of soiling and rubbing to rear cover, frontispiece tissue guard foxed, a sound good or better copy. (#173598).
20 wood engravings by Ferat. (illustrator). Published near simultaneously with the Scribners true first and authorized edition, this edition was published without authorization [i.e. pirated]. Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth is not only a tale of survival and courage, but also a reflection on cultural encounters and the bonds forged through adversity. This lesser-known adventure exemplifies Verne's ability to transport the reader to distant and exotic lands while weaving together elements of suspense and cultural exploration. Very Good. Front hinge just starting. Light foxing to front and rear end papers with diagonal crease and edgewear to ffep, otherwise internally clean and crisp, save some loss to p. 120. Fraying and wear to head and foot of spine and corners with light soiling in spots. Spine faintly toned. In custom mylar cover. Red cloth pictorially and decoratively stamped in black and gilt Second U.S. edition, first Shepard Edition [Fourteenth Thousand].
Published by Boston: Henry L. Shepard & Co, 1874, 1874
Seller: James Arsenault & Company, ABAA, Arrowsic, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo., decorative red cloth, spine and upper cover stamped in gold and black, gilt hippopotamus on upper cover and spine. 190 pp., 20 full page wood-engravings, including frontispiece with tissue guard. Second American Edition. Three Englishman, three Russians and their guide-a bushman named Mokoum-set out to measure the arc of a meridian in the Kalahari Desert and encounter the wild beasts of South Africa and a war between England & Russia. First published in London under the title Meridiana: The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa (Sampson Low, Marston, Low, & Searle, 1873). An edition for distribution in America consisting of Sampson Low sheets, with a Scribner title page inserted (with mention of Sampson Low) appeared in 1873 as well. The first proper American edition was published by Scribner, Welford and Armstrong, New York in 1874. This second American edition, published by Henry Shepard of Boston, appeared in the same year as the first, but under an entirely different title, which Shepard perhaps considered both more exotic and more resonant with an American public familiar with the Behemoth of the Bible. In a handsome publisher's binding, with vivid illustrations by Jules Descartes Ferat. REFERENCES: Taves and Michaluk, The Jules Verne Encyclopedia, V009; Kytasaari, Dennis. Jules Verne Collecting at epguides[dot]com/djk/JulesVerne/works[dot]shtml. CONDITION: Good, small losses at head and foot of spine, lights stains to lower cover, occasional minor brown stains in margins; nice tight bright copy.
Published by Boston: Henry L. Shepard & Co. 1874., 1874
First Edition
Condition: UNSPECIFIED. First US ed, with 20 black & white illustrations. 190pp. Dark red cloth covered boards, heavily decorated in gold and black on front panel and spine. very good.
Published by Henry L. Shepard and Co., 1874
Seller: Mythos Center Books, Frontenac, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First of this edition. Boston, MA: Henry L. Shepard and Co., 1874 (matching dates on title and copyright). Second edition, an unauthorized edition published simultaneously with the authorized Scribner, Welford, Armstrong edition (NY). Octavo (21 x 15cm), pp.[2] 190 [2]. With 20 wood engraved plates and a frontispiece by French artist and illustrator, Jule Ferat. Publisher's brown cloth, elaborately decorated in gilt and black. Dark endpapers. Very light wear to head, heel and corners. Very good. An exceptionally bright, clean and tight copy of this pirated edition of the novel also known in English as 'Meridiana' or 'The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa'. [Behemoth: A primal unconquerable monster of the land".] Copy of J. H. Patten with his signature at top of title page. Possibly the NY born, "Hon. J. H. Patten", South Dakota pioneer who was part of the states' constitutional convention and territorial legislature.
Published by Boston, MA: Henry L. Shepard & Co., 1874, 1874
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
First Edition
[African Adventure] SECOND US EDITION. Octavo (21 x 15cm), pp.[2] 190 [2]. With 20 wood engraved plates, including a frontispiece. Publisher's brown cloth with titles and decoration in gilt and black to spine and upper. Dark blue endpapers. Lightly browned throughout. Some wear to cloth, particularly to head and tail of spine. Very good. A group of Russian and English scientists travel through the Kalahari desert in order to accurately measure the circumference of the Earth, only to discover in the middle of their work that their two countries have gone to war. Essentially a pirate copy, consisting of a slightly abridged version of the Frewer translation published by Scribner the very same day in the US. Although it was billed as one of the cheapest ever books produced in the US at that time, priced at $1.00, it is a handsome looking beast, though it is printed on inferior paper with fewer illustrations than would be usual for a Verne first edition at this time. First published in English in 1872.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., 1874
Seller: Ironwood Books, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. FERAT (illustrator). 1st Edition. First American Edition thus. No DJ. Decorated binding, design not attributed. Some very light wear and soiling to the covers; spine sun-faded. Illustrated with drawings by FERAT. Unmarked pages. This work has been reissued many times in many formats, but nothing compares with owning a copy in an early original state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Will insure at buyer's expense, if requested. Condition: Very Good+.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, 1874
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth by Jules Verne. First Edition (Pirated first U.S. edition by Shepard); published simultaneously with the Scribner, Armstrong edition Publisher: Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, 1874, 1874. With 20 plates by Ferat. Binding is in very good plus condition, slight wear to the top and bottom of the spine, corner stain to the back bottom corner. Contents clean. Circulating library sticker to front paste-down circa 1880. 190 pages. 5 ¾ x 7 5/8 inches. Protected by Mylar. Inventory #18-240. Price: $450. Language: eng.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston, 1874
Seller: NWJbooks, Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Ferat (illustrator). Black lettering & blind stamped decoration on white covers in hand-made brown paper wrappers - which had kept this volume in fine condition! 12mo, 190 pages. Tenth Thousand. Ex- library copy - This is Volume No.26 of the West Bath (Maine) Library Association, with their label on the inside of the back cover. The unusual library label says: "N. B. This book must not be lent out of the subscribers family, and if injured, all damage must be paid to the librarian. No volume can be kept over four weeks ; two weeks additional time will be allowed by having it renewed. A fine of two cents per day will be charged for a book kept over this time. A violation of these rules will result in a loss of membership.". Other than the brown paper wrapper pasted on the inside of the covers, and the library bookplate, this is a truly fine copy.
Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co, 1874
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1874 1ed Jules Verne Behemoth Meridiana Africa Adventure Voyages Illustrated Reality provides us with facts so romantic that imagination itself could add nothing to them. Jules Verne In 1873, Scribner s published the first authorized edition of Jules Verne s famous Meridiana or Adventures of Three Russians and Three Englishmen in South Africa . This book, which is part of Verne s Extraordinary Voyages, is a hunting story, which aroused many a youthful sportsman s throbbing eagerness for the chase and gave him this first knowledge and earliest enthusiasm for that heart-stirring excitement. (Myers) This adventures story follows the story of English and Russian scientists who head to South Africa for research. While on their mission, the Crimean War begins, and the researchers find themselves to be enemies of locals. This 1874 printing was unauthorized and pirated by Shepard and printed under a different title Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth . Shepard used sheets from the British edition published by Sampson low in 1872; and unfortunately, the texts of this edition and the first authorized Scribner translation are drastically different. Item number: #13731 Price: $599 VERNE, Jules Adventures in the land of the behemoth Boston: Henry L. Shepard & Co., 1874. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages iv, [2], 190 20 full-page illustrations References: Myers 39; Taves and Michaluk V 009; Provenance: Handwritten Harry W. Allen Harry Willis Allen (1892-1981) was an entomologist involved with the United States Department of Agriculture. He was the president of the American Entomological Society, and is considered a world authority on wasps. Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure Decorative green cloth Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (19cm x 14cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 13731 Photos available upon request.