The Poison Belt (1913) – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – First U.S. Edition – Illustrat

The Poison Belt (1913) – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – First U.S. Edition – Illustrated – Early Science Fiction

Early U.S. edition of The Poison Belt, the second Professor Challenger adventure by the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Published in 1913 by Hodder & Stoughton / George H. Doran Company, this illustrated edition includes dramatic plates by Harry Rountree. A classic early work of science fiction and catastrophe literature.

Details:

First U.S. edition, 1913

Illustrated with full-page plates

Original red cloth with gilt titles (spine and boards faded)

Cloth shows heavy staining and spotting (see photos), corners bumped, spine worn

Pages toned with some foxing but text and plates complete

Binding intact


A scarce early Conan Doyle collectible despite condition issues — priced accordingly.

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