[Curtis, George William. 1824 - 1892] — NILE NOTES Of A HOWADJI

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851. 1st edition (BAL 4259). Original publisher's deep brown vertically-ribbed cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine & front board. Rear board stamped in blind. Orange coated eps. xii, [2], [15] - 320, 6, 6, [8] pp. Last 4 pages blank, preceded by 16 pages of publisher adverts. Engraved title page. Tailpiece vignette, p. 320. 12mo. 7-1/2" x 5". Modest binding wear, with cloth showing at tips. Gilt bright. Discoloration to eps [from binder's adhesive]. A VG+ copy. Author's first book, issued anonymously.