ANTIQUE SAMMELBAND 1844 Scarce First American Editions Early Printing Victor Hugo Hans Of Iceland Thomas Chandler Haliburton Attache Sam Slick In England Honore de Balzac Philosophers Stone Decorative Binding Literature Canadian

Book Details: This antique sammelband is bound in decorative marbled paper with a leather spine. Titles bound in this volume include:

“Hans of Iceland; or, the Demon of the North†a Romance by Victor Hugo, translated from the French by J. T. Hudson. New York: J. Winchester, New World Press, 141 pages. This is a rare early printing, c1844, possibly the first American edition.

“The Attache; or, Sam Slick in England†by Thomas Chandler Haliburton. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard, 1844, 122 pages. Likely the first American edition. First published in Canada in 1844.

“The Philosopher’s Stone: A Novel†by H. de Balzac. Translated from the French by A Lady. New York: J. Winchester, New World Press, 1844, 77 pages. Very scarce, likely first American edition.
Condition / Notes: This antique volume shows well, with some typical indications of age and wear, including shelfwear and rubbing, with small tears to the spine. The hinges are cracked, however the binding and text block are sound. Text is clear and legible through mild/moderate age toning/foxing, with some scattered large areas of foxing.

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