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First Edition of Oliver Wendell Holmes' first novel

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First Edition of Oliver Wendell Holmes' first novel

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Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Sr.
Title: Elsie Venner: A Romance Of Destiny
Place Published: Boston
Publisher:Ticknor and Fields
Date Published: 1861
Description:

Two volumes. With 16 pages of book ads dated February, 1861. 8vo, brown publishers cloth; housed in custom-made cloth chemises and quarter morocco black slipcase. First Edition, Second printing.

Holmes' first novel. With a pencil signature, dated April, 1861. BAL 8801.

Donated by Margolis & Moss, Santa Fe, NM.

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The head of spine on volume II just starting, otherwise a fine set.

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First Edition of Oliver Wendell Holmes' first novel

Name: First Edition of Oliver Wendell Holmes' first novel
SKU: 69741934
Price: 140 USD
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