first edition Hardcover
1828 · New York
by Comstock, John L.
New York: William W. Reed, 1828. First edition. Hardcover. Ex-Library/No Jacket. 1828, First Edition. Hardcover, small 8vo., contemporary full calf, gilt title on spine. 503 pp. Illustrated with fold-out frontis showing the Fall of Missolonghi and another fold-out plate showing the naval Battle of Naravino. The title page notes the presence of a map, but our copy does not include one and it appears that it was never actually printed for publication. Library bookplate (with inked discard stamp) on the front pastedown; small ink and blindstamp on title page; small ink mark on bottom margin of contents page. No other markings or signs of previous ownership. Spine leather dry and cracking, but securely bound; light spotting and soil to the contents. Book now protected in a removable mylar wrap.
(Inventory #: 0086346)