John Willis Esq (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. A scarce fictionalised account of 'Carleton's Raid' on the shores of Lake Champlain during the American War of Independence. Published for the Proprietors of the Romancist and Novelist's Library, with 4pp publisher's catalogue to the rear. Not widely held institutionally. This appears to the first UK edition. It was also published in Philadelphia by Lea & Blanchard in 1841. Little is known about the author, John R. Willis. In a card wrap. Externally, worn. Rubbing and bumping to the spine and extremities. Creases to the front and rear boards. The backstrip is missing. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are age toned with light foxing and the odd handling mark throughout. Light tidemark to the first few pages. Small closed tear to the title page. The work is good condition for such as scarce work. Good. None (illustrator). book. …