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First edition. Octavo. pp [iv], 268. Extra pictorial title-page, frontispiece and six plates. Two pages of adverts at rear. First issue blue cloth decorated in gilt and black. [From the library of Eric Quayle, author of a biography and a bibliography of Ballantyne.]Presentation copy from the author, inscribed on the front free endpaper: ''To C.A. Ballantyne from her affect. brother the author, Harrow 1884''. The recipient is the author's sister-in-law Christina Alice. After the word ''sister'' in the inscription a different hand has added the words ''-in-law''.Inner hinges cracked. Some damage, repaired, to bottom part of front free endpaper. Covers slightly marked. Spine slightly darkened. Small snags to head and tail of spine. Good. Very scarce. Seller Inventory # BALLANTY010740
Title: Twice Bought - A Tale of the Oregon Gold ...
Publisher: James Nisbet, London.
Publication Date: 1885
Binding: Hardcover
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition