The Yellowplush Correspondence. Philadelphia: E.L. Carey & A. Hart, 1838. 12mo (190 x 108 mm). [2], [13]-238 pp. Original quarter muslin over plain brown boards, paper spine label. Custom full morocco pull-off case. Some foxing (heaviest in first gathering), hinges weak, general light rubbing to binding. Provenance: John Gribbel (bookplate). FIRST EDITION: THE FIRST PUBLICATION IN BOOK FORM OF ANY OF THACKERAY'S LITERARY WORKS. The first separate English edition was not issued until 1854. The gap in pagination is as issued, Van Duzer supposes that the publishers had intended there be a preface. The contents appeared in Fraser's Magazine in November, 1837 and from January to July, 1838. Van Duzer 235. Rare at auction; ABPC records just 3 copies since 1977.
The Yellowplush Correspondence. Philadelphia: E.L. Carey & A. Hart, 1838. 12mo (190 x 108 mm). [2], [13]-238 pp. Original quarter muslin over plain brown boards, paper spine label. Custom full morocco pull-off case. Some foxing (heaviest in first gathering), hinges weak, general light rubbing to binding. Provenance: John Gribbel (bookplate). FIRST EDITION: THE FIRST PUBLICATION IN BOOK FORM OF ANY OF THACKERAY'S LITERARY WORKS. The first separate English edition was not issued until 1854. The gap in pagination is as issued, Van Duzer supposes that the publishers had intended there be a preface. The contents appeared in Fraser's Magazine in November, 1837 and from January to July, 1838. Van Duzer 235. Rare at auction; ABPC records just 3 copies since 1977.
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