Melville, Herman. ISRAEL POTTER: His Fifty Years In Exile (New York: G.P. Putnam, 1855) First edition, second issue. Large 12mo, bound in three-quarter brown morocco and marbled boards, lettered in gilt in panels of spine, marbled endpapers, t.e.g. 276. A hansome copy with some mellowing to the spine and looseningof the upper hinge, but a very attractive and clean copy nonetheless. MelvilleÕs lesser known work of historical fiction about a hero of the American Revolution. Israel Potter takes a journey to Europe and the Holy Land after an emotional breakdown. A story filled with romance and travel. Price: USD 695.00 other currencies   order no. 1637    inquire

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