Uncle Tom's Cabin; or Life Among the Lowly
Boston: John P. Jewett and Company, 1853. Hardcover. Frontispiece, portrait of Eva, 560p. Leather. Fully decorated with gilt ruled boards with a design at the center and richly gilt spine. Pink decorated end papers and gilt foredge. Upper front and rear hinges cracked, but holding firm. Slight rubbing to the extremities. First illustrated edition with original designs by Hammatt Billings (1818-1874) and engraved by Baker and Smith. Even though the edition is dated 1853, it was apparently available already by December 1852. Contemporary ownership signature on the inside front leaf. Blanck#19527. A fresh clean copy. Very Good. Item #7352
4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.
Price: $1,450.00