Old Creole Days

by George Washington Cable

$400 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller · No longer available

First edition

First edition of the author's first book, first printing, with the extra blanks front and rear. Preceded only by a single sheet printing of a letter by Cable relating to the Louisiana Historical Society. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blue cloth, lettered in gilt, illustrated in black. Near fine, with Blairhame bookplate to front paste down, in custom slip off book case. BAL 2330; Wright III:871; Seven Gables First Books 47. Item #373574

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