L. De Giberne Sieveking — The Ultimate Island: A Strange Adventure

London, George Routledge & Sons, Ltd. 1925 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition of this very scarce science-fiction novel focusing on the discovery of an Archipelago leading to Atlantis, written by Lance Sieveking. The first UK edition. Very scarce work. Bound in the publisher's red cloth. Inscribed by the author "M. Stokes. From L de Giberne-Sieveking Xmas 1924. As a little token of gratitude for much kind and skillful nursing in days of much pain, with much love.". Lance de Giberne Sieveking was an English poet, radio and television presenter and author, known for his science fiction and fantasy adventure novels. Set in the near-future, 'The Ultimate Island' surrounds the discovery of an Archipelago disguised in the midst of a thick fog, which leads to the hidden world of Atlantis. It is revealed that the success of this wondrous utopia is partly down to the children of Atlantis being subjected to mesmerism during their education. Illustrated with map endpapers. Bound in the publisher's red cloth. Externally, sound, with soiling to cloth and fading to the extremities, causing some discolouration. Small tear to the spine head. Book has a slight lean. Ink inscription to front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .