First Editions Of American Authors: A Manual For Book Lovers (1893)

First Editions of American Authors: A Manual for Book Lovers is a book written by Herbert Stuart Stone and originally published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide for book collectors and enthusiasts, providing detailed information on the first editions of American authors. It covers a wide range of authors, including Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Mark Twain, and many others. The book includes valuable insights into the publishing history of these authors and their works, as well as detailed descriptions of the various editions and their values. It is a must-have reference for anyone interested in collecting rare and valuable books, and an essential resource for scholars and researchers of American literature. The first edition of this book is a valuable collector's item in its own right, and a testament to the enduring interest in American literature and its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Eugene Field (1850-1895) is best known for his children's poetry.
Giselle Potter is the illustrator of ""The Boy Who Loved Words ""by Roni Schotter, which received two starred reviews, ""The Littlest Grape Stomper ""by Alan Madison, and ""Kate and the Beanstalk ""(a ""Publishers Weekly ""and ""School Library Journal ""Best
Book and ALA Notable Book). She lives in Kingston, New York.

""From the Hardcover edition.""