Two old men s tales. The deformed, and The admiral s daughter. In two vols

[Marsh-Caldwell, Ann]

Published by Saunders and Otley, Conduit Street, London, 1834

About this Item

First edition of the author's first book, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. [4], 307, [1]; [2] Saunders and Otley ads, [2], 308; original brown paper-covered boards, printed paper labels on spines; lower stretches of front and back joints splitting, but with no loss of strength; else, a very good copy. "Her unmarried name was Anne Caldwell, and from 1817 when she married Arthur Cuthbert Marsh, to 1858, she was known as Anne Marsh . [She] was one of the most popular British novelists for nearly a quarter of a century. Her first book, Two Old Men's Tales, was made up of two stories, The Deformed and The Admiral's Daughter. It was published at the suggestion of Harriet Martineau" (Wikipedia). Sadleir 1626; Wolff 4558.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two old men s tales. The deformed, and The admiral s daughter. In two vols
• Publisher: Saunders and Otley, Conduit Street, London
• Publication Date: 1834
• Edition: 1st Edition
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  • English Literature