1859
by HOLMES, Oliver Wendell
1859. [HOLMES, Oliver Wendell]. THE AUTOCRAT OF THE BREAKFAST-TABLE. Illustrated. Boston: Phillips, Sampson And Co., 1859. 8vo., embossed brown cloth, all edges gilt. Large Paper Edition, state A, with the illustrations. State A of binding. Holmes was displeased with the illustrations in this edition and ordered them excised. Copies without the illustrations are Blanck's state B. [See BAL 9093]. Holmes' first great success, followed by three other titles written in the same format. Very Good (ink name; few signatures lightly sprung). $75.00.
(Inventory #: 776)