PERKINS, Frederic B.

Scrope; or, the Lost Library. A Novel of New York and Hartford.

Item #77643

PERKINS, Frederic B. Scrope; or, the Lost Library. A Novel of New York and Hartford. Orig. brick red cloth. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1874. Wright II: 1873. First edition. Considered the first American bibliomystery. Deals with the world of antiquarian books, bookselling, and book auctions. Many scenes are set in Gowan's Second-Hand Book Catcombe in New York City. Gowans was frequented by Edgar Allan Poe, Fitz-Greene Halleck, and Herman Melville. It is considered the first American specialist bookshop and issued at least one catalogue a year. Frederic Perkins began working at the Boston Public Library in 1874, and later worked with Melvil Dewey. Minor rubbing to spine ends and corners, else a near fine copy.

Price: $1,500.00