Edgar Rice Burroughs — A Princess of Mars

London, Methuen and Co, 1920. Cloth. A scarce example of this influential work of science fantasy, and the first novel in the Barsoom series. A scarce edition of this science fantasy novel. This novel was the first of Burroughs Barsoom series following its serialization in the pulp magazine 'All Story Magazine&apos. A planetary romance, which is a subgenre of science fantasy which became highly popular during the mid 20th century. In addition to being set on Mars there are elements of the Western. With the scarce dustwrapper in a very bright condition. This is the ninth edition of the work issued in cheap form. It was printed in late 1920, the same year as the first cheap edition in 1920. The true first edition in book form was published on April 3rd 1919. A classic example of 20th century pulp fiction which inspired science fiction writers such as Ray Bradbury and Arthur C Clarke. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, very smart with light shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. Rubbing to the spine. Dustwrapper is smart. Closed tear to the head and tail of rear joint. Small tidemark to the spine, resulting in a bleedthrough from the cloth. A few marks to the wraps and some edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned due to the paper used. Otherwise just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.