The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade.
New York: Dix, Edwards & Co., 321 Broadway, 1857.
Price:
$6,500.00
First American edition. May have been published simultaneously in London and New York. 394pp. 12mo (7-3/4 x 5 inches; 197 x 127 mm.). Publisher's brown straight grained vertical blindstamped cloth. Minor wear to top and bottom of spine, else about fine. Signed on ffep "H.P. Holland/ April 1857." (possibly related to Josiah Gilbert Holland). BAL 13670.
Item #373842
The book appeared 1 April 1857, but was not deposited for copyright until 2 May. Dix, Edwards went out of business a few weeks later. This copy has H.P. Holland’s ownership signature dated April 1857.
Item #373842
The book appeared 1 April 1857, but was not deposited for copyright until 2 May. Dix, Edwards went out of business a few weeks later. This copy has H.P. Holland’s ownership signature dated April 1857.
