first edition
1818 · Providence
by Patten, William S.
Providence: printed by Miller and Hutchens, 1818. First edition, 8vo, pp. 14, [2]; removed from binding and trimmed. Presentation copy from the author to "Mr. Snell from his fri[end] W. S. Pa[tten]" trimmed as indicated; all else very good. This is apparently Patten's first book; he was just 18 years old at the time of publication. American Imprints 45213; not in Bartlett. (Inventory #: 55271)