OPIE, Amelia. The Father and Daughter, a Tale. Georgetown: Joseph Milligan, Washington: William Cooper;: 1812. First American edition (first published London, 1801; a second American edition, published by Evart Duyckinck, was issued New York, 1814). "[Opie's] first acknowledged book was dedicated to her father and claimed 'to be a simple moral tale.' The book was warmly received. The tale has pathos, the interest, although purely domestic, is sustained, and the literary style is tolerable. Sir Walter Scott cried over it" (DNB). American Imprints 26347 (MWA only). CBEL vol. III, p. 414. OCLC locates 11 copies. 12mo in sixes. 147, (1) pp. Publisher's ad leaf. Contemporary calf (worn and rubbed, front joint cracked, spine ends chipped); front blank endpapers wanting, title page torn through and repaired with paper tape on verso. Good copy only. Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 47195    inquire

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