first edition 263 pp. 1 vols. 12mo
1839 · New York
by Marryat, Capt., C.B. (Frederick)
New York: Wm. H., Colyer, 104 Beekman Street, 1839. Pirated edition following the Carey & Hart, Philadelphia two volume First American edition. 263 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Contemporary blue cloth-backed boards, printed paper label (worn). Signed Mrs. E.A. Leland. Pirated edition following the Carey & Hart, Philadelphia two volume First American edition. 263 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. This pirated edition is the direct result of the Marryat's attempt to protect his American copyrights. The first English author to do so, Marryat copyrighted his work in the U. S. with the Philadelphia publication, but as a foreign author it had no effect
This is the same setting as Appleton and same labels as our Appleton issue. American Imprints 57055 (5); see Sadleir 1575b (Inventory #: 216982)
This is the same setting as Appleton and same labels as our Appleton issue. American Imprints 57055 (5); see Sadleir 1575b (Inventory #: 216982)