F. Anstey [Thomas Anstey Guthrie] — Tourmalin&Apos;S Time Cheques

Bristol, J. W. Arrowsmith, 1891 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of this time-bending science fiction tale by F. Anstey, in the very scarce publisher's original paper wraps. The scarce first edition.The work of Thomas Anstey Guthrie, an author and humourist, best known for his many contributions to the magazine 'Punch', and for his classic satirical fantasies.In this unique tale, protagonist Peter Tourmalin is offered the opportunity to shorten a lengthy voyage by depositing unwanted time in the Anglo-Australian 'Joint Stock Time Bank&apos. Eventually, two timelines begin to collide.With sixteen pages of advertisements to the rear, including a colour advertisement for the Sun Life Assurance Society.The work was republished in 1905 under the title 'The Time Bargain; or, Tourmalin's Cheque Book &apos. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Wraps age toned to perimeters, with spotting to front wrap. Back strip age toned, with minor loss of paper to back strip head and tail. Front hinge strained, and somewhat tender to head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .