first edition
1885 · New York
New York: Printed for Tiffany & Co, by Theo. L. Devinne & Co., Printers, 1885. First edition. First edition. Original publishers light brown paper covered boards with illustration and lettering on both covers. In the exceedingly scarce printed brown paper dust wrapper with St. Nicholas Society emblem seal. Printed in black and mustard yellow, with circular illustrated design motif on title-page, headpieces throughout. Printed on fine paper. A most scarce Tiffany Printings, as well as Devinne title, and an early wrapper example. Near fine.
(Inventory #: 4227)