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<br><br>Early U.S. edition of The Poison Belt, the second Professor Challenger adventure by the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Published in 1913 by Hodder &amp; Stoughton / George H. Doran Company, this illustrated edition includes dramatic plates by Harry Rountree. A classic early work of science fiction and catastrophe literature.<br><br> Details:<br><br>First U.S. edition, 1913<br><br>Illustrated with full-page plates<br><br>Original red cloth with gilt titles (spine and boards faded)<br><br>Cloth shows heavy staining and spotting (see photos), corners bumped, spine worn<br><br>Pages toned with some foxing but text and plates complete<br><br>Binding intact<br><br><br> A scarce early Conan Doyle collectible despite condition issues — priced accordingly.