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J. H. CONNELLY. The Crystal's Secret - 1892 - FIRST AND ONLY? EDITION

$350
£263.52
€306.17
CA$492.80
A$549.02
CHF 288.02
MX$6,705.71
NOK 3,646.93
SEK 3,417.47
DKK 2,285.33

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AUTHOR: CONNELLY, J. H. (James Henderson). TITLE: The Crystal's Secret (Once A Week Library Vol. IX., No. 9. June 14, 1892.). PUBLISHER: NY: Collier, 1892. DESCRIPTION: FIRST AND ONLY? EDITION. 1 vol., 144pp., 7-1/16" x 4-5/8", original green pictorial wrappers. CONDITION: Hines fine, mild chipping to edges of covers, pages toned, overall still a GOOD copy of an extremely scarce Sci-Fi mystery. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It employs the application of psychic powers to a "solar microscope", a mystery solved by a kind of spirit photography, and a gypsy prophecy that comes true. No copy located in RBH.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.07 in (17.96 cm)Width: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1858
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214246242672

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