
From the Library of Christian Heuer
Lot Closed
July 9, 03:09 PM GTNN
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
From the Library of Christian Heuer
MELVILLE, HERMAN
Mardi: And a Voyage Tither. New York: Harper And Brothers, 1849
2 volumes, 8vo, FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, publisher's brown cloth stamped in blind, spine gilt, yellow endpapers, collects or's blue cloth chemises and morocco-backed slipcase, staining to endpapers, foxing, boards slightly soiled
This first American edition was issued a few days after the scarce English triple-decker.
LITERATURE:
BAL 13658
PROVENANCE:
Philip M. Neufeld (his sale, Christie's, 25 April 1995, lot 206)
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