1842 American Notes For General Circulation Charles Dickens U.S. Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! American Notes For General Circulation Charles Dickens 1842 Harper & Brothers : New York 9" by 6" 92, [4pp] SUMMARY One of the first U.S. editions of this popular travelogue on the American travels of Charles Dickens. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A U.S. edition of Charles Dickens' 'American Notes'. The priority for the U.S. edition of this work is impossible to establish, as there was a race between this Harper & Brothers publication and two newspaper format editions, the three producers racing to be the first to publish this work in the U.S.. It is still unknown today which of these U.S. editions was issued first.Four pages of adverts to the rear, dated November 2nd 1842.'American Notes' is Dickens' travelogue, detailing his 1842 trip to North America. This work is noted for its influential chapter on slavery, as it stirred hatred towards British abolitionists. It was also an inspiration to Longfellow, who wrote many poems on slavery. Dickens was also highly critical of American customs, providing a fascinating insight into Victorian America by a popular and eminent author of the time.From the library of A. P. Watt & A. S. Watt of A. P. Watt and Son, literary agent of Rudyard Kipling. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little faded. A small amount of lifting to the head of the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper and recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and spotted. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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