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Lumen
Camille Flammarion; A. A. A. M.; R. M.
1897
William Heinemann : London
7" by 4.5"
vi, 223, [1], 8pp
SUMMARY
The first edition of this translation of Camille Flammarions brilliant science-fiction astronomy work.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this translation, which includes portions of the last chapter written specially for this edition.
Lumen consists of a series of dialogues taking place between a man and a disembodied spirit. The spirit is free to roam the Universe at will.
This novel contains interesting passages on the finite velocity of light, and Alien life forms.
Translated from the original French to English by Elethea Appleby Moller and Rebecca Moore.
Written by Camille Flammarion, a French astronomer and prolific author.
Eight pages of adverts to the rear.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine is a little discoloured. Light rubbing to the cloth. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Only a couple of minor marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are starting a little but remain firm. Booksellers label to the rear paste down. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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