The POSTHUMOUS PAPERS of The PICKWICK CLUB: Containing a Faithful Record of the Perambulations, Perils, Adventures and Sporting Transactions of the Corresponding Members. Edited by "Boz." Part Second.
Philadelphia: Carey Lea & Blanchard, 1837. 1st printing, 2nd issue of this Part, with 'Sporting" unhyphenated. Cf. Smith, AMERICAN 2, pp 39-41. iv, [5] - 228, [2 (blank)] pp. 12mo. 7-5/8" x 4-5/8". Original buff paper wrapped boards with salmon colored cloth spine. Printed paper title label. Expected wear & soiling to boards. Rear joint cloth starting. Slight cock. Lacks ffep (though see Smith, Note 1, documenting other such instances). Period pencil pos to preliminary blank. Usual foxing. Still, a solid About VG copy. Item #51472
An odd volume from the 1st US 5 volume edition, which, when offered as a set, is usually priced in the low 4 figure rage.
Price: $275.00