[Rarebooks] FS - Cipher : A Romance, Jane Goodwin Austin

[Michael Watson]

Offered today. Terms below.

FS -  Cipher : A Romance,  Jane Goodwin Austin

Austin, Jane Goodwin
Cipher : A Romance
Sheldon & Company, 1869, 1st Edition, Hardcover, Large 8vo  9" - 10" 
tall, 175 pp., VG/ -

The utmost dense, gothic novel from this prolific author. The 
author's dedication is to "L," generally believed to be Louisa May 
Alcott, and recounts time spent together and possibly collaboration 
in the writing of the book. "Come, now, and help me launch another 
venture, the little craft called 'Cipher,' whose construction you 
have watched with such ready sympathy and interest, and to whose 
freight you have so largely contributed." Alcott's involvement has 
not been determined, though it is known that she had an active 
friendship with Austin.

Wood engraved plates by Sol Eytinge, prolific illustrator and 
caricaturist. In the publisher's brown pebbled cloth on boards. Gilt 
title and decoration to spine. Spine ends quite bumped with a bit of 
wear at each. All corners rubbed. Covers have light soil and faint, 
small spotting. Faint, but pervasive foxing to pastedowns and 
endpapers. Tissue guard to frontis has faintly browned the frontis 
and title page.  Scarce. Overall at least a VG copy.  $125 USD

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   Institutions invoiced. Books returnable in 10 days: contact us first.
   Domestic S&H: $3.50 1st book, $1.00 per additional book by USPS
   at Media rate. International, Priority Mail, or other carrier by quotation.


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  Michael Watson, bookman                           Indianapolis IN USA
  archetype at 20ants.com       www.20ants.com        (317)514-3829
  20th Century & Antiquarian Books for the Reader & Collector
  Fine press, limiteds & unusual non-fiction. Appraisal & cataloging
  Traditional courtesies to the trade. Always seeking better books.
  Member IOBA: Independent Online Booksellers Association
  www.ioba.org
  Offering a safe, secure bookbuying experience at
  www.iobabooks.com/browse_books.php?id=47132
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