Dickens, Charles [1812 - 1870] — AMERICAN NOTES For GENERAL CIRCULATION. Brother Jonathan Edition. Extra Number. November 7, 1842 Boz's New Work on America.
New York: Wilson & Company, Publishers, 1842. "First American Edition." Though actually, the 2nd US Edition (cf. BSA Papers Vol 69, No 3; Edgar & Vail, pp 20 & 21; Gimbel A68). Lacks yellow wrappers. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. 47, [5] pp. Text double column. Last 4 pages blank. Last page with wood engraving of a town square, with horse drawn cart in center. Folio. ~ 13" x 10" According to Bracher's BSA article, this edition by Wilson missed its claimed distinction by but a few hours. Age-toning, foxing & staining. Some wear to text-blcok. PO pencil annotations to top margin. An Abt VG - VG copy.