Description: The Conchologist's First Book Author: Poe, Edgar Allan Title: The Conchologist's First Book Publication: Haswell, Barrington and Haswell, Philadelphia, 1840 Edition: 2nd Edition Description: Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo, pp. 166 + 12 lithographic plates. Bound in original green printed boards (very good, general wear) rebacked with leather spine. A very good copy of this fragile book. BAL 16132; Heartman & Canny p. 44; Tucker, "Natural History in America, 1609-1860", 1754 (calling the book a piracy); Yale, Gimbel Collection, 38. Poe was accused of pirating this little book from Thomas Wyatt's "A Manual of Conchology" when he was putting this out in response to Wyatt's wishes and at his suggestion. This is the only one of Poe's American imprints to be reprinted in his lifetime. Second Edition, corrected and enlarged from the first edition issued only six months earlier, with a new preface by Poe on which he comments on the success of the publication. Seller ID: 1609036 Bookbid Rare Books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the leading association of rare book dealers in America. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service, including helping collectors build their collections, appraising books and manuscripts for insurance and tax purposes, and buying books or selling books on consignment. We are located in Beverly Hills, California, and can be visited at all the major rare book fairs in California. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and other shipping methods are also available upon request. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1000 USD
Location: Beverly Hills, California
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Author: Poe, Edgar Allan
Publisher: Haswell, Barrington and Haswell, Philadelphia
Year Printed: 1840
Binding: Hardcover
