original paper wrappers missing
1885 · New York
New York: Leon & Brother, 1885. original paper wrappers missing. Leon & Brother. 8vo. original paper wrappers missing. 58 pages. With a two-page preface by Leon & Brother explaining that this catalogue is offering the first editions of American authors. It goes on to tell why the first edition of a literary figure is important. Rostenberg and Stern claim that this is the first American catalogue to list this type of material. Stain to the front edge running through the text block, not affecting the text. Unbound, pages uncut. (Inventory #: 36570)