The King's Own

Published by Silas Andrus and Son, Hartford, 1846

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Seller: Quercus Rare Books, Chico, CA, U.S.A.Quercus Rare Books

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Hartford: Silas Andrus and Son, 1846. Captain Frederick Marryat (1792-1848), of the Royal Navy, became a popular novelist of (what else?) sea stories, the progenitor of Conrad, O'Brien, and Forester. Although often reprinted, his period works are scarce today. "The King's Own" was his second novel, originally published in 1830. This is a Very Good copy of what Quercus believes is the First American Editionor possibly a pirate. Not in WorldCat or LoC; most often seen are is the edition from Appleton, some three decades later. Brown cloth binding, decoratively stamped; with gilt decorations and lettering on the spine. Clean text; 243 pages. Minimal foxing/spotting; paper quite bright (somewhat stiff to turn, but still firmly attached). There is a penciled signature on the second free endpaper; on the Title Page another owner has signed twice, in pencil and ink. Signatories have the same surname; Quercus postulates that the two owners were related, perhaps father and son. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. …

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Title
The King's Own
Author
Marryatt, Captain (Frederick)
Publisher
Silas Andrus and Son, Hartford
Publication year
1846
Condition
Very Good Plus
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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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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