New York: Charles Scribner, 1859. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition, binding "A." Octavo. 450pp. Embossed brown cloth boards with gilt spine lettering and with contemporary ink gift inscriptions. Very good or better with small tear at the crown, light spine sunning and touch of edgewear. Willis was one of the highest-paid magazine writer of his day, who wrote both prose in and poetry. He was also an noted editor who worked with Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This is his final book. BAL 22841.

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Bookseller: Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 544491
Title: The Convalescent
Author: WILLIS, N. Parker
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Charles Scribner
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1859
Keywords: AmerLit19thCent

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Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc., founded in 1985, specializes in first editions of 20th Century American and English fiction. Our inventory of over 75,000 first editions includes: African-American literature & history, Mysteries, Detective Fiction, Drama, Books into Film and Sports books. We routinely issue extensively illustrated color catalogs, available by subscription. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA)and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Tom Congalton, founder of Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc., actively promotes the ethics and standards of these professional organizations and served as President of the ABAA from 2000 to 2002.

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