The Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine

Published by Simms & M'Intyre, London & Belfast, 1847

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London & Belfast: Simms & M'Intyre, 1847. William Carleton (1794-1869), product of an Irish hedge school and his auto-didact tenant-farmer father, was controversial in his time. An Anglican convert, he was anti-Roman Catholic and consequently anti-nationalist. A significant, if uneven author, he published his first book in 1830 and died in alcoholic poverty.This is a Good only copy of the First Edition. Although well-held institutionally, this is a rare title in the trade. Identified as part of the publisher's "Parlour Library." Light green illustrated paper boards, with the spine mostly demolished (although fragile, the book is holding well. Clean text; 320 pages, nicely clear and unfoxed. Boards are bumped and rubbed, and although the book is in fragile condition, it is a remarkable survivor that deserves a nice rebind. Please note the condition issues; Quercus must offer this as a Binding Copy, in need of repair or restoration. . First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

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Title
The Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine
Author
Carleton, William
Publisher
Simms & M'Intyre, London & Belfast
Publication year
1847
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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Irish Literature

Quercus Rare Books

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Quercus Rare Books has been an online resource for readers and collectors since 1999. We seek to provide noteworthy books in the First Edition. Our main focus is Modern Literature, in particular the great Irish writers of the early 20th Century. We also specialize in Irish History and the Politics of Ireland's liberation. Other areas of interest are American History and significant works of the 18th-and 19th-century. Quercus is a Member of IOBA - the Independent Online Booksellers Association.

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