Title: Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile Author: Melville, Herman Place: New York Publisher: G.P. Putnam & Co. Date: 1855 Description: 276 pp. 7¼x5, original blind-stamped dark green cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition, First printing, first state binding. Historical novel about an American Revolution hero who travels through Europe and the Holy Land. First printing with the five points indicated in BAL, with: p. 141 heading reads Chapter XVI; "by---! You..." on p. 237, line 23; "the d---d" on p. 238, line 2; "soul" p. 238, line 3; and "by---! Every..." on p. 239, line 6. First state binding with the beginning initials on spine F, Y, and E (in Fifty Years Exile) are ornamented with pendants. BAL 13667. Lot Amendments Condition: Spine and extremities darkened, ends chipped with small piece hanging at head, corners bumped, splits to front joint, soiling; front hinge nearly cracked through, occasional ink stains (chiefly seen on front free endpaper and page 23), toning and other light wear; else good or better. Item number: 161206
Title: Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile Author: Melville, Herman Place: New York Publisher: G.P. Putnam & Co. Date: 1855 Description: 276 pp. 7¼x5, original blind-stamped dark green cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition, First printing, first state binding. Historical novel about an American Revolution hero who travels through Europe and the Holy Land. First printing with the five points indicated in BAL, with: p. 141 heading reads Chapter XVI; "by---! You..." on p. 237, line 23; "the d---d" on p. 238, line 2; "soul" p. 238, line 3; and "by---! Every..." on p. 239, line 6. First state binding with the beginning initials on spine F, Y, and E (in Fifty Years Exile) are ornamented with pendants. BAL 13667. Lot Amendments Condition: Spine and extremities darkened, ends chipped with small piece hanging at head, corners bumped, splits to front joint, soiling; front hinge nearly cracked through, occasional ink stains (chiefly seen on front free endpaper and page 23), toning and other light wear; else good or better. Item number: 161206
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