The Yellowplush correspondence
Philadelphia: E. L. Carey & A. Hart, 1838. First edition of Thackeray's first book, not published in London in book form until 1841; 12mo, pp. [3], 14-238; original drab muslin-backed paper-covered boards; printed paper label on spine largely perished, rather foxed throughout; good and sound. William Thackeray's first separate work in book form, first serialized in Fraser's Magazine from 1837-38. The gap in pagination is as issued, Van Duzer supposes that the publishers had intended there be a preface. American Imprints 53281. Brussel, Anglo-American First Editions: East to West, p. 134. Van Duzer 235. Item #60376
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