The Atlantic Souvenir; A Christmas and New Year's Offering by [Early American Slipcase][Gift Annuals]Longfellow, Henry - 1827

Carey, Lea and Carey, 1827. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Philadelphia, 1827. 12mo, later reback with original painted boards and publisher's slipcase, 384 pp. A scarce early American slipcase, and one of the first known. The volume contains the first appearance of Longfellow?s ?The Spirit of Poetry? and Irving?s ?Little Red Riding Hood.? An extremely well preserved example of the slipcase, in very good plus condition with some toning and small scuffs, but all seams intact with only a single crack to a short side of the bottom. The book was professionally rebacked at some point, possibly early twentieth century, and painted to match the color of the boards. Otherwise a very good plus copy with light age related wear and foxing to contents, and a gift inscription on the "Remember Me" page from a Tho. S. Clarke to a Miss Juliet G. Patterson. Complete with the engraved frontispiece and twelve plates. Tanselle, Book-Jackets 28.2 Please contact us for additional pictures or information.