George Balcombe. A Novel
- Vol. I: [1] - 282 pp.; vol. II: [1] - 319. 2 vols. 12mo
- New York: Harper & Brothers, 1836
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1836. First Edition. Vol. I: [1] - 282 pp.; vol. II: [1] - 319. 2 vols. 12mo. Original cloth, printed paper labels; labels heavily chipped with much loss, rear covers of vol. II rubbed; else fine. Owner's signature: "E.B. Finn" (?). Preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase with chemise. First Edition. Vol. I: [1] - 282 pp.; vol. II: [1] - 319. 2 vols. 12mo. 19th century Virginia and Missouri. Tucker's first novel, which appeared anonymously. Poe called it the best American novel ever written. Wright I 2612