first edition Cloth
1858 · New York
by Carroll, Lewis et al (Engravings by S. P. Avery)
New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1858. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. Cloth 8vo. Dark brown pebbled cloth covers with raised floral decorations gilt lettering and design element with man hoisting up a harp on his back. [viii] 9-368 numbered pages followed by 16 pp of advertisements. Engraved frontis with most of tissue guard still present. A collection of humorous writings that includes the first appearance in book ofmr of any of Lewis Carroll's writings "Novelty and Romancement A Broken Spell". Unusual personalized bookmark on the first endpaper, else a very good example with light, but even wear to cloth covers. Interior paper has occasional smudges. A sound copy overall. (Inventory #: 29181)