Pencil, Mark (pseud.)

The White Sulphur Papers; or, Life at the Springs of Western Virginia, by Mark Pencil, Esq.

New York: Samuel Coleman, 1839. First edition. 12mo in sixes. ix, (1), [13]-166 pp. Sabin 59638. American Imprints 59638. Clark Old South III, 222: "Partly a guide book, partly promotional literature, and partly fine literature ... small amount of factual information is heavily interspersed with romantic descriptions of life at the springs." Front board detached, rather persistent foxing, early owner's pencil inscription on half-title. Original cloth-backed boards (rubbed), lacking spine label. (9458). Item #62699

Price: $150.00