[Thomas Chandler Haliburton] — The Attache; or, Sam Slick in England

London, Richard Bentley, 1843. First edition. Leather. Thomas Chandler Haliburton's satricial novel about mid-nineteenth century British society, an entertaining work. Volume I is the first edition, Volume II is the second edition, both published in the same year.Half-title present to each volume.The first series of 'The Attache', the second series being published in 1844.A satirical novel following an American diplomat, Sam Slick, as he travels to England, a humorous take on British society.Sam Slick also appeared in 'The Clockmaker&apos.Written by Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a Nova Scotian politician who emigrated to England in the 1850s, working as a Conservative Member of Parliament. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some minor rubbing to the boards and spines, resulting in small patches of loss of leather and paper. Light wear to the extremities. Minor spots to the boards. Odd spots to the fore edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with some odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .