"The Mask of the Red Death," "Life in Death," and three other pieces in GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE. Vol. XX: January 1842-June 1842
Philadelphia: George R. Graham, 1842. First Edition. Hardcover. Full gilt-decorated red morocco leather, gilt dentelles and marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Illustrated with numerous steel engravings and 6 color plates (4 fashion plates). First appearance in print of these five Poe works: “The Mask of The Red Death”; “Life in Death”; “An Appendix of Autographs”; “A Few Words About Brainard”; and “To One Departed.” Also with contributions by Charles Dickens, James Fenimore Cooper, Henry Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, and others. Light to moderate foxing, less than usually found; rubbing and edgewear with some darkening to the front cover; covers firm. Very Good. Item #022443
Price: $750.00