Life and Labor in the Old South (Inscribed First Edition, First Printing)

Inscribed First Edition, First Printing of this major early work in the study of the plantation system of the pre Civil War South. A presentation copy from the publisher with a handwritten letter from Ulrich B. Phillips to a previous owner affixed to the front endpaper page. Among the topics of letter -- Phillips's expression of interest in inscribing a copy of the newly published book but noting that the publisher is insisting on sending a complimentary copy so perhaps the letter should be taken as the inscription. The suggestion was obviously embraced by the original owner. 375 pages, cloth. Has a "With the Compliments of the Publisher car" affixed to the verso of the front endpaper. Has edge wear on the covers. The titles are rubbed on the spine. Has previous owner names on the half title page and front pastedown page.