Author: Hannay, James [1827 - 1873]
Title: SINGLETON FONTENOY, R.N.
Description: Paris: A. and W. Galignai and Co. / Baudrey's European Library, 1854. 1st Edition thus, i.e. jointly by these publishers. Modern brown calf spine over period marbled paper boards. Gilt stamped black leather title label in second compartment. Renewed eps. [4], 190 pp. Text double column. Printer's ornament to t.p. 8vo. 9" x 5-3/4". Some wear & rubs to boards. Occasional age-toning & spotting to paper. A Very Good copy. Hannay was a respected Scottish novelist, journalist and diplomat, whose literary career was influenced by Thackeray & Carlyle, eventually becoming editor of the Edinburgh Evening Courant in 1860. This edition not found on OCLC, nor in the NUC. Rare.

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