Lot No: 9397

Edgar Allan Poe, first appearance of 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar', and first appearance of 'William Wilson', the lot comprising 'The American Review: A Whig Journal of Politics, Literature, Art and Science. No. XII. December, 1845', New York, Wiley and Putnam, 'Facts of M. Valdemar's Case' p.561, first appearance of Poe's tale of suspense and horror, as well as being a hoax with many at the time of publication taking the story as a factual scientific account before Poe admitted it was a work of pure fiction, original printed brown wraps worn, lower wrap detached (but present), chipped with small part losses, housed in custom made maroon cloth solander box, black morocco gilt title label to spine, together with 'The Gift', Philadelphia, Carey & Hart, 1840 [but May 1839], 'William Wilson' p.229-253, first appearance of Poe's short story inspired by his formative years on the outskirts of London, also contains first appearance of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Justice and Charity', 9 engraved plates as called for, original decorative morocco gilt (VGC), all edges gilt (2)

Sale Price: £290.00