Sketch of the Life of Thomas Singularity

HOPKINS, Jeremiah

Published by Simpkin, Marshall & Co, London, 1835

About this Item

First Edition. Octavo, green boards with gilt lettering to front cover. Very Scarce novel about an American adventurer, with details on American pirates of the Caribbean. Only Eight library holdings on WorldCat. Dedication, p. [iii], reads: To the Printers of Great Britain this genuine Portrait of an American Brother Typo is, with the most profound respect, most humbly dedicated, by a most unworthy member of the "Profession" . Preface, pp. [v] viii, states: The following Biographical Sketch is of American origin, and forms the Introduction to a Series of Tales, entitled, "Novelettes of a Traveller, or Odds and Ends from the Knapsack of Thomas Singularity, Journeyman Printer". These tales were selected for publication by the fellow-apprentice and working companion of the writer (p. [v]). The preface also notes that it seemed to me [the editor ] that they might amuse the many, and be instructive to the ruminating few that chew the cud of reflection (p. vi). Originally published New York 1834 as Novelettes of a Traveller; or, Odds and Ends from the Knapsack of Thomas Singularity, Journeyman Printer (OCLC). Front cover and first few pages detached, boards modestly soiled and worn, dedication page torn, front inside cover with ownership markings in pen. Seller Inventory # 18687

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sketch of the Life of Thomas Singularity

Publisher: Simpkin, Marshall & Co, London

Publication Date: 1835

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition