William e burton edgar a poe (3 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a meticulous account of the American engagement in the Barbary Wars, when the young nation confronted the Barbary States of North Africa over the issue of piracy and the enslavement of American sailors. The author traces the historical context of the conflict, examining the motivations and actions of both sides. Through the lens of meticulous research, the book provides a detailed narrative of the naval battles and diplomatic negotiations that shaped the course of the conflict, offering readers a deeper understanding of this pivotal chapter in American history and its impact on international relations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The December 1839 issue of Burton's; appears to have been excerpted from a contemporary omnibus, as it is preceded by the title page and contents list from a Volume V compilation of July-December. No covers. Contains the first-ever appearance of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion.' Stained and edgeworn. Threadbound; threads intact. The fore-half of pages 327-328 is torn out, as is the bottom fore-edge corner of pages 331-332, with loss to text. The final leaf, with pages 333-334, is missing. Poe's contribution is in pages 321-323 and is complete.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. B/W Frontispiece, Deer Stalking, Embellished with B/W Elegant Steel Engravings by A. L. Dick, ETC & Choice Music , HARDBACK NO DUSTJACKET ISSUED, 2 volumes in one book, VOL. 17, May 1842 to OCTOBER 1842, & on other Title pg 1845 misprint Really 1843 or VOL. 18 NOV, 1842 to May 1843 , 1ST EDITION, VG-/GOOD+, AS-IS, NOJACKET, IONE VOLUME COMBINED, Black Embossed cloth with Gold Gilt Design on front cvr, Cvr small tears rub, wear edges & along spine cvr Edge, Interior relatively nice with few Moisture stains to edges & btm some pgs & light rub, wear FOX Stains THRUOUT, WITH INDEX with pencil marks, Pg 227 has small chip from Blank Margin corner, about Middle of book some tiny round Holes at INNER Hinge in BLANK MARGIN , Vol. 17 and 1843 Vol. 18 including 1st printing of The Mystery of Marie Roget, Poe's second Detective mystery, & Landscape Garden by Poe Volume ,XVII & XVIII BOUND INTO 1 BOOK, , also includes Hermit of Niagara, ,Cemeteries of New Orleans, The Forgery,Evening at Buccleuch Hall or Grenadier's Ghost ,Lady's Slipper, Old Oak Chest, Agatha, a Fairy Tale, Moments of Terror, Lady of Grey Cloak, EMBROIDERY & CAPS, Lottery Ticket etc. A. L. Dick (illustratore).…