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Lot #383
Edgar Allan Poe: First/Early Appearances of 'A Tale of the Ragged Mountains,' 'The Oblong Box,' and 'Thou Art the Man'

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Description

Significant early appearances of three stories by Edgar Allan Poe in a bound collection of Godey's Magazine and Lady's Book, Vols. XXVIII and XXIX. Philadelphia: Louis A. Godey, 1844. Hardcover bound in quarter leather, 6.75 x 10, 576 pages. Poe's contributions include the first appearance of "A Tale of the Ragged Mountains" (Vol. I, p. 177), an early printing of "The Oblong Box" (Vol. II, p. 133), and the first appearance of "Thou Art the Man" (Vol. II, p. 275). Book condition: VG/None, with worn corners and rubbing to boards.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #685 - Ended January 10, 2024