The Lottery Ticket: An American Tale

Cambridge: Printed for the Trustees of the Publishing Fund, by Hilliard and Metcalf, 1822. First Edition. 12mo (17cm.); disbound; 51pp. Very faint spotting to title page (serving as upper cover), else Very Good and sound. The tale of Mr. Merriam, an upstanding farmer in New Hampshire, and his moral decline after winning $1000 in a lottery, culminating in an extended stay in prison. The tale ends happily, however, thanks to the piety and patience of Mrs. Merriam. SABIN 42155; SHAW & SHOEMAKER 9294; WRIGHT 1733.