ELLA ROSENBERG, A ROMANCE. TWO VOLUMES IN ON
1810 · Baltimor
by Herbert, William
Baltimor: Printed and sold by Warner & Hanna, 1810. 292,[3]pp. Half title. Contemporary red half morocco and boards, spine gilt. Corners worn, binding rubbed. Contemporary ownership inscriptions on half title and titlepage. Moderately foxed. About very good. First American edition, after the first London of 1808. This melodrama takes the form of a letter written home, explaining the sad tale of how the narrator ended up in prison after having fallen deeply in love with the titular character. The plot bears some resemblance to the play of the same name by James Kenney, which premiered in 1807. Final leaves contain publisher's advertisements: "Warner & Hanna have for sale an extensive assortment of novels, romances, &c." A handsome little volume, in contemporary condition. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 20327 (Inventory #: WRCAM54299)