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Edward Bellamy. Looking Backward: 2000-1887....
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Description
Edward Bellamy. Looking Backward: 2000-1887. Boston: Ticknor & Company, 1888.8vo. 1 p. of advertisements to fly-leaf verso. Publisher's green cloth, front cover and spine stamped in black and gilt.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING with printer's imprint "J.J. Arakelyan" on copyright page.
Of this title, Bleiler writes, "certainly the most influential American literary eutopia." This story contains the parable of the stagecoach which is regarded as one of the best allegories against the capitalist system.
Condition: Spine just leaned; some darkening to spine ends and edges worn; small abrasion to bottom of front joint; corners worn. Light spotting to text, bookplate on front free endpaper; top edge a bit darkened.
References: BAL 956; Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years, 163; Clareson 59; Wright (III), 460.
Provenance: Montague (bookplate). From the collection of David Aronovitz.
Auction Info
2026 May 13 The David Aronovitz Collection of Important Science Fiction and Fantasy, Part I Rare Books Signature® Auction #6336 (go to Auction Home page)
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