Bret Harte — Sensation Novels, Condensed

London, John Camden Hotten, [1871]. First edition. Leather. Leather bound copy of this scarce first edition book containing tales by Bret Harte. The first and only edition of this work. Jisc notes this the second printing with introduction to 'Mary McGillup' on pp. 153-5 removed and replaced with a single title page, and contents page reprinted with the words "with an introduction by G.A.S-LA" removed. A scrace work. Containing tales by Bret Harte, American author of short stories and poet, remembered for his feature of romantic figures from the California Gold Rush.Featuring frontispiece. Rebound in half calf binding over marbled boards, gilt to top edge. Externally smart with shelf wear, rubbed to spine, joints, and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .