[Rarebooks] FS: First ed. of J. P. Kennedy's first novel. Philadelphia: 1832

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[Kennedy, John Pendleton]. SWALLOW BARN, OR A SOJOURN IN THE OLD DOMINION. In 
Two Volumes. Philadelphia: Carey & Lea. 1832. First edition. 12mo. 2 vols. 
(2),x,312;iv,320pp. Plus (2)pp. publisher’s ads at front of Vol. I. Orig. red 
cloth (spines faded) over boards (lightly soiled), paper spine labels (some 
chips). Uncut. Housed in a custom cloth portfolio and 1/2 red calf over cloth 
slipcase with black calf spine labels. Occasional text foxing. Cont. ownership 
inscription on front pastedowns of both vols. A very nice set.      $1,000.00 
(trade discount allowed)
First edition of author’s first book, which is a story of Virginia. The 
preface is signed, with Kennedy’s pseudonym, “Mark Littleton.” In addition to 
being an author, Kennedy (1795-1870) was a member of Congress and Secretary of the 
Navy. BAL 11040, noting “a 36 page catalog [of ads] inserted in some copies.”


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