"ALDRICH, THOMAS BAILEY" The Ballad of Babie Bell and Other Poems. "New York: Rudd & Carleton, 1859." First edition "BAL 253, first issue." "8vo, original blind-stamped terra-cotta cloth, gilt lettering. Five pages of publisher’s ads." " ¶ The first collection of Aldrich’s poetry, published when he was 23 years old, which immediately went through numerous printings and established his reputation as a popular American literary figure. Bookplate of Jacob Chester Chamberlain on the front paste-down and slightly later bookplate on the front free endpaper." "Slight foxing; fine copy, enclosed in a chemise and quarter morocco slipcase." Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 18646    inquire

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