Clemens, Samuel L.

Square 8vo.Wood-engraved frontispiece and text vignettes by True Williams and others, peach endpapers, publisher's catalogue bound in at rear; hinges repaired, text clean. Publisher's blue cloth stamped in gilt and black, rebacked with original spine preserved. Blue half-morocco, folding case. 

Lilly/Karanovich 90; BAL 3369; Grolier American 79; Johnson p. 27; Peter Parley to Penrod 43.

hinges repaired, text clean. Publisher's blue cloth stamped in gilt and black, rebacked with original spine preserved. Blue half-morocco, folding case.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

First American edition, first issue printed on wove paper with the endpapers of laid paper,  half-title a separate leaf and blank on the verso.