THUVIA MAID OF MARS.
Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1920. Octavo, pp. [1-8] 1-256 [257: ad] [258: blank] [259-263: ads] [264: blank] [265-267: ads] [268: blank], ten inserted plates with illustrations by J. Allen St. John, original olive-green cloth, front and spine panels stamped in black. First edition, first printing. Total of 17,000 copies printed. There were multiple printings, at least two, the last dated 1921. Signed inscription by Burroughs on the front free endpaper: "To / --- / with kind regards / Edgar Rice Burroughs." There were multiple printings, at least two, last dated 1921. Fourth book of the Mars series, this novel involves the son of John Carter and Dejah Thoris, Cathoris, prince of Helium. [Reference: Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years #307. Heins TMM-1]. Page edges a bit dusty, touch of rubbing to extremities, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket, touch of rubbing to front corners, tiny closed tear to upper front panel, some light dust soiling to white background of spine and rear panels. A superb copy. (14032). Item #14032
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