Sans dessus dessous - 1889
Topsy Turvy - 1890
36 illustrations by Georges Roux
Image used with permission from
Project Jules Verne Illustrations by Bernhard Krauth, www.jules-verne-club.de
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French
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Jules Verne
Encyclopedia
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Myers
Bibliography
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Alternate English Titles:
Topsy Turvy
Purchase of the North Pole
Plot Synopsis:
(courtesy of D. Kytasaari - http://epguides.com/djk/JulesVerne/works.shtml)
The North Polar Practical Association has plans on making a purchase of all the territory north of the 84th parallel. This association is in reality the members of the Baltimore Gun Club, including Secretary J.T. Maston, President Impy Barbicane and Captain Nicholl. Through the generosity of Mrs. Angelina Scorbitt the association is successful in its bid for this region of the globe. Only the world wonders why they have bid for this uninhabitable region. With the property secure, the association makes their plans known, they intend on altering the axis of the earth, so that this Artic region will obtain a temperate climate, allow them access to the large coal deposits they expect to find there. And how will they accomplish this? The same way these men made it to the moon, with a large gun. With the Gun Club's infallible J.T. Maston making the calculations, the association surely can't lose in the proposition.
Book Collecting Information:
This listing contains ALL Jules Verne Encyclopedia bibliographic entries for this book.
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1889
First UK Serial Edition
First
Appearance
in English
Start of story in the Boy's Own Annual:
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" This work appeared in the Boy's Own as Barbicane and Company in issues found in annual volume 12, which covered the period from October 1889 through September 1890."
Barbicane & Co.
or, The Purchase of the North Pole
1889 (October) to 1890 (September)
Volume 12
Boy's Own Paper / The Boy's Own Annual
London
Collection Andrew Nash
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First US Serial Edition
1890
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***Not mentioned in Jules Verne Encyclopedia
Topsy-Turvy was probably published in serial form in many US Newspapers, but here are the details for 1 of them:
Topsy Turvy
1890 (Sat. Mar 22 to Sat. June 21, 1890)
The Salem Daily News
Salem, Ohio
Starting on Page 6, of the Saturday March 22 issue of the paper.
and subsequent chapters, every Saturday therafter, until Saturday, June 21, 1890
Illustrated by Nicholl
and the final chapter, 21, has an ending illustration. (see at left)
It also is serialized in:
- Chetopa Advance, Chetopa, Kansas
Fri. Mar 21 to Fri Jul 25, 1890
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First English Editon:
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In December 1890, Sampson Low published the first British edition of The Purchase of the North Pole, in crown 8vo., priced at 6s. Pictured on the front cover is the fanciful scene of an arctic explorer confgronting a polar bear sitting on its hind legs. "
This translation opens:
" 'And so, Mr Marston, you consider that a woman can do nothing for the advance of the mathematical or experimental sciences?' "
The Purchase of the North Pole
1891 (December 1890)
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
London
143 Pages,
31 Illustrations
32 page Catalogue (seen dated October 1890)
Gilt Edges
Frontispiece tissue
One seen inscribed Feb 1890 !!!
Last Book images Gary Munson Collection
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First US Edition:
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In 1890, J. S. Ogilvie published Topsy Turvy in a plain cloth edition with 10 illustrations, which are not taken directly from the originals, but are rather crudely rendered. Unfortunately, the poor quality of the paper used in printing has resulted in undue deterioration with age. Although the title page indicates that the book was copyrighted by Ogilvie in 1890, there is no record of registration with the Library of Congress. This edition, as with the Original French, has 21 chapters and is a different translation from the one published by Sampson Low, which has 20 chapters. "
This translation opens:
" 'Then, Mr. Marston, you pretend that a woman has Never been able to make mathematical or experimental-science progress?' "
Topsy-Turvy
[1890] J. S. Ogilvie and Company
New York
222 Pages
Collection Andrew Nash
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Ed: October 2021
Below are shown, 2 known copies of Topsy Turvy in wraps, published by J.S.Ogilvie, in January 1890. This is as equal a 1st US Edition, as the known hard cover above!
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First US Edition: Copy 1
"in Wraps"
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***This entry not in Jules Verne Encyclopedia
Copy 1 of an Ogilvie Topsy Turvy "in wraps"
Topsy-Turvy
1890
copyright January 1890 by J S Ogilvie on title page
J. S. Ogilvie, Publisher
57 Rose Street.
New York
No. 103 in "The Fireside Series" as indicated in the copyright paragraph on the cover, and
No. 103 on the spine
Here is how this copy is laid out:
- 1 ad on the back of the paper cover page
- next page blank (Ed: pg 1), and on the reverse is the Frontispiece (Ed: pg 2) that is a near duplicate of the cover. The area where the copyright information and "Jules Verne's Latest Book" is printed on the cover, is replaced by "Ten Illustrations"
- Title page (Ed: pg 3), and on the reverse, a 1 page catalogue (Ed: pg 4) for the "Fireside" series, up to number 52
- First page of Story (Ed: pg 5), with 2nd page of story on reverse (Ed: pg 6)
- 3rd page of story, which is numbered page "7" on the top right corner
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- 8 page catalogue in rear
that says "Seaside Library" !?
222 pages with 8 illustrations.
Note: the cover calls for 10 illustrations,
but since each illustration is on the reverse of a printed page, none seem to be missing!
size 7 1/4 x 5 inches
Collection Andrew Nash
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First US Edition: Copy 2
"in Wraps"
1st Page after Cover
Spine, with No. 129
Back, is page 8 of catalogue
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***This entry not in Jules Verne Encyclopedia
Copy 2 of an Ogilvy Topsy Turvy "in wraps"
Topsy-Turvy
1890
copyright January 1890 by J S Ogilvie on title page J. S. Ogilvie, Publisher
57 Rose Street.
New York
No. 129 on the spine
3 pages of ads in front of title page
1 page blank. 8 page catalogue in rear
that says "Seaside Library" !?
222 pages with 8 illustrations. Note: the cover calls for 10 illustrations,
but since each illustration is on the reverse of a printed page, none seem to be missing!
size 7 1/4 x 5 inches
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Other Editions: |
1891, Feb 15
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" On February 15, 1891, P. F. Collier published The Purchase of the North Pole in the Once a Week Library. This small papercover book is taken from the translation in the edition of Sampson Low."
The Purchase of the North Pole
1891, Feb 15
F. Collier, Once a Week Library
New York
Once a Week Library, Vol 11, No 14, in Wraps
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Sellers Wrappers?
?Not listed in the Jules Verne Encyclopedia?
The Purchase of the North Pole
1891
P. F. Collier, (?Once a Week Library?)
New York
Once a Week Library, Vol 11, No 14
Apparently, the above is inside the outside wrappers
The Readers Circulating Library
Chenango Forks, New York
No. 36
H. S. Ely, Proprietors
Subscription Agent
and
News Dealer
Chenango Forks, N. Y.
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1891
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Purchase of the North Pole
1891 Sampson Low, Marston and Co
London
30 illustrations
143 Pages
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{1892} |
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In November 1892, Sampson Low published a New Edition of The Purchase of the North Pole, in post 8vo., priced at 2s6d. " |
1892 |
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In 1892, Seaside Publishing issued a papercover edition of Topsy Turvy in the Rugby Library, No. 7, priced at 10 cents. " |
1894
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In Octobeer 1893, Sampson Low published a New Edition of The Purchase of the North Pole, in post 8vo., priced at 2s6d. "
Purchase of the North Pole
1894
Sampson Low Marston and Co
London
143 pages
32 page catalogue.
Illustrated with 30 B&W full page plates, including frontis
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nd (circa 1890s)
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In the 1890s, American Publishers Corporation (International Book Company) published Topsy Turvy as No. 89 in the St. Nicholas series of Cloth bound books, priced at 50 cents. "
Topsy-Turvy
{1890}
International Book Company
(spine: American Publishers Corporation)
New York
St Nicholas Series
222 Pages, Illustrated
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nd (circa 1890s)
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Same enclyclopedia entry as above:
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In the 1890s, American Publishers Corporation (International Book Company) published Topsy Turvy as No. 89 in the St. Nicholas series of Cloth bound books, priced at 50 cents. "
Topsy-Turvy
nd (circa 1890s)
International Book Comapany
(spine: International Book Company)
New York
St Nicholas Series for Boys and Girls
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inscribed Christmas 1898
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Purchase of the North Pole
nd - inscribed Christmas 1898
Sampson Low Marston and Co
London
Illustrated
Ed Note: It does NOT have a date on the title page.
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Beveled boards (image below)
Gilt edge (image below)
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Purchase of the North Pole
nd - inscribed 1912
Sampson Low, Marston & Company
London
This must be a more expensive version.
This has bevelled boards AND gilt edges.
It could very well be one of the above listed Sampson Low books OR one of the below (1905/1906) listed books.
The inscribed date is a little hard to read, but seems to be 1912.
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1905 |
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" For Christmas 1905, Sampson Low published The Purchase of the North Pole as a reissue of works by the late Jules Verne. These books are fully illustrated uniform copyright editions, priced at 2s6d. "
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1906 |
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" For Christmas 1906, Sampson Low published this title in the fully illustrated uniform copyright edition, priced at 2s6d.
*** Sampson Low continued to publish this work well beyond the turn of the century in a variety of new and cheaper editions.*** "
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nd - circa 1914 to 1916
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Gilt Title on the Spine
The Purchase of the North Pole
nd
Sampson Low, Marston and Company
London
Authorized Copyright Edition
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nd - circa 1916 to 1923
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Is this book one of the above? (2s6d)
Black Title on the Spine
The Purchase of the North Pole
nd
Sampson Low, Marston and Company
London
Authorized Copyright Edition
143 pages
1 imprint. Frontispiece
- Base Cloth Light Green
- Base Cloth Light Blue
Monkey / Jungle Cover
DUSTJACKET:
uniform 'Books for Boys' series
2s6d
Crown octavo
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1911
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In 1911, Vincent Parke and Company published the fifteen-volume set, Works of Jules Verne, edited and introduced by Charles F. Horne. Volume thirteen contains the translation of both parts of The Purchase of the North Pole from the edition of this work published by Sampson Low. "
The Purchase of the North Pole
1911
Vincent Parke and Company
New York / London
See a full description of the Vincent Parke: Works of Jules Verne
The Preface to this volume in reference to Purchase of the North Pole, says:
Ed Note: SPOILER
"... As to The Purchase of the North Pole (1889), or as Verne himself first called it literally "Sense Upside Down," it is a sequel to "A Trip to the Moon," written a quarter century before. In its mathematical sincerity and extravagance of analysis it is worthy of the earlier tale. With his mountains of figures the author deliberately plays a joke upon the trusting reader, by pointing out in the end that the figures are all wrong. In its astonomical suggestiveness and impressive form of conveying instruction, this story is again equal to its predecessor."
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1910 |
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In 1910, for Christmas, Sampson Low published The Purchase of the North Pole in the crown 8vo., cloth gilt edition in the New Illustrated 1s6d Series for Boys, with colored and other illustrations. "
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1914 |
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In November 1914, sampson Low published a "Reissue" of The Purchase of the North Pole, crown 8vo., priced at 1s. "
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Images courtesy of Dana Eales
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Sept 1926
Oct 1926
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" The December 1926 and January 1927 issues of Amazing Stories, published by |Experimenter Publishing Company (Hugo Gernsback, president and editor), contained The Purchase of the North Pole, in two parts. "
(encyclopedia has the dates wrong above!!!)
Vol. 1, No. 6, Sept. 1926
Verne Story: Purchase of the North Pole, Pt 1 of 2, Page
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Vol. 1, No. 7, Oct. 1926
Verne Story: Purchase of the North Pole, Pt 2 of 2, Page
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In the late 1950's, Ace Books published The Purchase of the North Pole from the translation that originally was published by Ogilvie in 1890, 159 pages, priced at 35 cents. "
The Purchase of the North Pole
{1958}
Ace Books
New York
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1966
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In 1966, the I. O. Evans translation of this work was published in the Fitzroy Edition, entitled The Purchase of the North Pole, 176 pages, priced at $3 in America (Associated Booksellers) and 15s in Great Britain (ARCO). "
The Purchase of the North Pole
1966
ARCO Publications
London
175 Pages
Fitzroy Edition
Dustjacket
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Same encyclopedia entry as above:
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
" In 1966, the I. O. Evans translation of this work was published in the Fitzroy Edition, entitled The Purchase of the North Pole, 176 pages, priced at $3 in America (Associated Booksellers) and 15s in Great Britain (ARCO). "
The Purchase of the North Pole nd - copyright 1966
Associated Booksellers
Westport, Conn
176 Pages
0 illustrations
Opposite the title page a list of 49 titles in The Fitzroy Edition
First published by Associated Booksellers 1966
Copyright 1966 in England by Arco Publications
Back of dustjacket an ad for The Fitzroy Edition
Associated Booksellers
Westport, Conn.
Fitzroy Edition Dustjacket unclipped $3.00 with a $3.95 sticker on top.
Collection Andrew Nash
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*** The below entries are not in the Jules Verne Encyclopedia. ***
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The Purchase of the North Pole
1989
JVPress
New York |
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The Purchase of the North Pole
1989
JV Press
New York, New York
100th Anniversary Edition
printed on 8 1/2 by 11 paper
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Barbicane and Company
The Purchase of the North Pole
2004
Fredonia Press (Print on demand)
ISBN 10: 1410107957 / ISBN 13: 9781410107954
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The Earth Turned Upside Down
2012 - January
Hesperus Press Limited
28 Mortimer Street
London W1W 7RD
Translated by: Sophie Lewis, 2012
Forward by: Ian Fells - 2012
ISBN: 978-1-84391-367-2
The book begins:
" 'So Mr Maston, you claim that women were incapable of ever advancing either the mathematical or the experimental sciences?'
'I'm afraid that is what I am forced to think, Mrs Scorbitt,' said J-T- Maston."
Ed Note: My copy has a sticker on the cover that reads:
In lieu of galleys, we are submitting finished copies.
Pub date: January 2013
Publicity Contact: Laura Di Giovine (laura@ipgbook.com)
Collection Andrew Nash
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