Paper Boards. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Book has cover foxing, wear to corners, spine lettering somewhat dull. Inscribed and dated by the Author. A traveller from Mars brings an account of happenings on that planet that bears a close comparison to happenings on the planet earth in the realm of politics and taxation. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by Inter-Planetary Publications, New York, 1948
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Association Member: ILAB
First Edition Signed
Octavo, pp. [1-8] 9-79 [80: blank], original marbled boards with black cloth shelf back, spine panel stamped in gold. First edition. A presentation copy with signed inscription by Whiteside on the front free endpaper. "Dystopia -- attack on welfare and big government." - Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 235. Anti-Roosevelt political satire; a history of Amkonia during the twelve year reign of Prince Fernandez Demosthenes Manderlaane, a Spendocrat. Part of the work is devoted to the history of the Boogaloos, freed slaves living mostly in the southern part of Amkonia. Reginald 15277. A fine copy in nearly fine printed dust jacket with several short closed tears and light wear and several small chips along the top edge which overlaps the edge of the book at bit. (#138835). Signed.