Nothing to Wear, and, Two Millions

Published by David Kelly; Sampson Low, Son, and Co, Manchester; London, 1858

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Two of the brilliant satirical poems of William Allen Butler bound in one volume, both scarce English printings. Two satirical poems by William Allen Butler bound in one volume, containing 'Nothing to Wear' and 'Two Millions'.'Nothing to Wear' is an early edition, and a scarce to see Manchester edition, this being the thirty-fifth thousand. 'Two Millions' is the first and very scarce London edition.Original wraps for 'Nothing to Wear' are bound to the front paste down and front endpaper, with the original wraps for 'Two Millions' to the rear.William Allen Butler was an American lawyer, who first published his famous 'Nothing to Wear' anonymously in 'Harper's Weekly'. However, he was forced to reveal his name after someone else claimed authorship.Handwritten note tipped-in to the recto of the front endpaper. Newspaper clippings to the front endpapers, including various poems, such as 'An Old Friend in a New Dress'. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, a little worn. Chip and lifting to the tail of the front board. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities, resulting in a small amount of loss. Loss to the tail of the spine. Light marks to the boards, a little heavier to the rear. Small puncture mark to the rear board. Newspaper clippings to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Good.

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Title
Nothing to Wear, and, Two Millions
Author
[William Allen Butler]
Publisher
David Kelly; Sampson Low, Son, and Co, Manchester; London
Publication year
1858
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
6.5" by 4"

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