Rhode-Island tales, and tales of old times. By a friend to youth, of Newport, R.I.

[Howland, Avis C., Abby Lee, et al.]

Published by Mahlon Day & Co., No. 374 Pearl-Street; [James Egbert, printer], New York, 1839

About this Item

Small square 8vo (approx. 5½" x 4½"), pp. 171, [1]; wood-engraved illustrations throughout; sectional title at p. [131]; original pictorial brown paper-covered boards, rebacked, most of the printed spine label laid down; occasional moderate foxing; old paper repair in the lower margins of leaves 5-1 and 5-8; the spine had once been taped, hence adhesion marks lengthwise along the joints; all else very good. The engravings are charming and are variously signed by Alexander Anderson, "R," and "M." "Tales of old times" (pp.68-128) is by Avis C. Howland. "Little Ellen, and other pleasing poetic stories" is by "A. L." of Newport, R.I. (identified in NUC as Abby Lee). The imprint on the cover reads "Newport, R.I.: C. E. Hammett Jr., 116 Thames-Street," and the subtitle varies as well: "Tales of Old Times and Little Ellen." Not in Bartlett. American Imprints 56392; Hamilton, American Book Illustrators, 324. Sabin 70741. Seller Inventory # 56844

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rhode-Island tales, and tales of old times. ...

Publisher: Mahlon Day & Co., No. 374 Pearl-Street; [James Egbert, printer], New York

Publication Date: 1839

Binding: Hardcover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)