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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). The Piazza Tales.

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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). The Piazza Tales.

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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). The Piazza Tales. New York: Dix & Edwards, 1856.

12mo. 7pp. publisher's advertisements at end. 20th-century leather gilt.

FIRST EDITION, including the first book appearance of several of Melville's best-known short stories, including 'Bartleby, the Scrivener,' 'Benito Cereno,' and 'The Enchantadas" (all previously published in Putnam's Monthly Magazine). BAL 13669.

[With:] MELVILLE. "The Town-Ho's Story." In: Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. III, June to November 1851. p.658-665. 8vo. 20th-century half morocco (worn).

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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). The Piazza Tales.

Name: MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). The Piazza Tales.
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