Recent acquisition: Kelroy, a Novel, first edition (Rebecca Rush, published 1812)

 


Rare 1st edition HB bound in contemporary full crimson calf with gilt decor with original endpapers. Neat prev. owner name 'Martha Edwards' on first preliminary page in fine hand plus another name on title page (John Payne? London 23 18th 1812). An interesting feature is the inclusion of conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An Act for the encoutagement of learning." by the District of Pennsylvania on the reverse of title page.