Fine Books and Manuscripts
Sat, Apr 18, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 326
The Refugee.
Estimate: $200 - $300
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Melville, Herman. The Refugee. Philadelphia: T.B. Peterson & Brothers, [1865]. First edition, first pirated edition of Israel Potter; the title-page credits Melville with four other works, two he did not write. Publisher?s embossed brown cloth, spine decoratively stamped in gilt, pale yellow endpapers. 8vo. ii, [19]-286pp. Lower corners bumped, front endpaper and flyleaf toned, marginal foxing. BAL 13724.
