The Man Among The Monkeys; Or, Ninety Days In Apeland
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: The original binding is significantly compromised; extremities are heavily rubbed and bumped. The spine seams exhibit major longitudinal tearing, with significant separation of the backstrip from the text block. The structural integrity of the text block is failing. The front gathering (pp. 1–40) is partially detached from the binding. A further break in the sewing is evident at page 136. There is a notable, large tear affecting the integrity of page 80. A candidate for professional restoration. The interior text and plates remain present, though the binding requires significant conservation work to stabilize.
volume. Originally penned by the celebrated French writer Léon Gozlan, The Man Among The Monkeys offers a darkly comedic, pseudo-anthropological account of a traveler’s unintended immersion into a society of primates. At once a parody of the era's obsession with exploration narratives and a sharp critique of human nature, this edition is made all the more essential by the inclusion of iconic illustrations by the legendary Gustave Doré. Known for his masterful command of light, shadow, and gothic detail, Doré’s contributions elevate this work from a simple curiosity to a must-have for any serious collector of Victorian-era illustrated fiction. Whether you are an enthusiast of "Robinsonade" literature, a devotee of Doré’s prolific artistry, or a collector of the unusual and the obscure, this rare English first edition serves as a fascinating window into the Victorian literary imagination. A compelling, thought-provoking, and visually distinct addition to the library of the discerning bibliophile.
Author: Léon Gozlan (Illustrated by Gustave Doré)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1873, Ward, Lock, and Tyler, Paternoster Row, London
Genre: Humour
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: The original binding is significantly compromised; extremities are heavily rubbed and bumped. The spine seams exhibit major longitudinal tearing, with significant separation of the backstrip from the text block. The structural integrity of the text block is failing. The front gathering (pp. 1–40) is partially detached from the binding. A further break in the sewing is evident at page 136. There is a notable, large tear affecting the integrity of page 80. A candidate for professional restoration. The interior text and plates remain present, though the binding requires significant conservation work to stabilize.
volume. Originally penned by the celebrated French writer Léon Gozlan, The Man Among The Monkeys offers a darkly comedic, pseudo-anthropological account of a traveler’s unintended immersion into a society of primates. At once a parody of the era's obsession with exploration narratives and a sharp critique of human nature, this edition is made all the more essential by the inclusion of iconic illustrations by the legendary Gustave Doré. Known for his masterful command of light, shadow, and gothic detail, Doré’s contributions elevate this work from a simple curiosity to a must-have for any serious collector of Victorian-era illustrated fiction. Whether you are an enthusiast of "Robinsonade" literature, a devotee of Doré’s prolific artistry, or a collector of the unusual and the obscure, this rare English first edition serves as a fascinating window into the Victorian literary imagination. A compelling, thought-provoking, and visually distinct addition to the library of the discerning bibliophile.