Published by Robertson,, 1855
Seller: Harry Alter, Sylva, NC, U.S.A.
hardcover, Condition: fair. Robertson, Hagerstown, Md. 30th.ed. 1855, (orig.1847) 4-1/2"x7", printed boards, 180pp. sp gone, cracked hinges, contents together but loose, $.
Published by New York - Hagerstown, MD: Published by William Stewart, 1849 - 1852., 1852
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
[2], 180 pages. Hardcover: H 19.5cm x L 12cm. Quarter leather binding; leather spine chipped and worn; front and rear boards are detached; boards' printed paper stained and worn with some peeling; slender loss at front board's upper right. Relatively modern name-address label on front pastedown; antiquarian ink and pencil writing on initial leaves; some early leaves with edge-wear; interior foxing with a few stains. Several quires slightly pulled but text block remains reasonably firm. Book now presented in a trimmed clear Dura-Lar (polyester film) sheet forming a dj which aids in securing the boards and modestly enhances the book's shelf presence. "Stewart's New Edition" (as stated at top of title page and at top of front board). Title page features New York-Stewart imprint for 1849 and specifies "Twentieth Edition" but front board has Hagerstown, MD Stewart 1852 imprint and notes "Thirtieth Edition;" page 180 and rear board feature advertisement for bookseller-publisher-stationer William Stewart of Hagerstown. Presumably William Stewart moved his printing business from New York to Hagerstown and utilized New York printed sheets for this Hagerstown, Maryland edition.