Edgar Rice Burroughs — Seven First Edition Novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs

London, Methuen & Co. 1919-1924 . First edition. Cloth. A brilliant collection of seven first UK edition novels written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, including those featuring his incredibly popular character, Tarzan. First editions. Bound in the publisher's cloth. A collection of seven first UK edition novels written by prolific American author Edgar Rice Burroughs. Recognised for his contributions to the genres of science-fiction, fantasy and adventure, Burroughs is best remembered for his creation of Tarzan and John Carter. This collection is comprised of the following: 'The Son of Tarzan' (1919). 'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar' (1919). 'The Gods of Mars' (1920). 'The Mucker' (1921). 'The Chessmen of Mars' (1923). 'At the Earth's Core' (1923). 'Tarzan and the Golden Lion' (1924). Illustrated by James Allen St. John, an American author and artist, best known for his contributions to Burrough's works. With six plates to 'At the Earth's Core' and another six plates to 'The Chessmen of Mars. Collated, complete. Bound in the publisher's cloth. Externally, very good, with bumping to the extremities and the odd mark to most volumes. Marking heavier to 'The Chessmen of Mars', with fading and discolouration to 'Gods of Mars', 'At the Earth's Core', 'Chessmen of Mars' and 'Son of Tarzan&apos. Ink inscription to front endpapers of two volumes. A small closed tear to backstrip head of 'Chessmen of Mars&apos. Stain to the front board tail of 'The Mucker&apos. Fading to spines. Spotting to fore edge and endpapers. Hinges a little strained to 'Son of Tarzan&apos. Internally, generally firmly bound, although a little strained in places to 'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar', 'The Mucker' and 'Son of Tarzan&apos. Pages are age toned to a few volumes, with a few spots to end pages, although generally bright and clean to most volumes. Very Good . Ill.: J. Allen St. John. Very Good .