The Attache; or, Sam Slick in England In Two Volumes.
by Thomas Chandler Haliburton
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
$192.66$173.39
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Richard Bentley, 1843. Leather. Near Fine. 8.5" by 5". None. A second edition two volume set of Haliburton's satricial novel concerning mid-19th century British society. The second edition of this work, rebound in a half calf binding. 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'. Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796-1865) was a Nova Scotian politician, judge, and author. He was the first international best-selling author of fiction from what is now Canada. In 1856, he immigrated to England, where he served as a Conservative M.P. Rebound in a half calf binding. Externally in excellent condition, with just a little fading to the spines and upper extremities. Colour is otherwise good. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot, more so to the first and last few pages. Near Fine
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 838M16
- Title
- The Attache; or, Sam Slick in England In Two Volumes.
- Author
- Thomas Chandler Haliburton
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Richard Bentley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1843
- Size
- 8.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Thomas Chandler Haliburton Attache Sam Slick Attache
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Rebound
- A book in which the pages have been bound into a covering replacing the original covering issued by the publisher.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...