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I've had this old book kicking around for awhile now and never paid much attention to it until today. I was very surprised to see that it appears to be a first edition - from 1846 - or one of the very earliest editions. Any antique book specialists out there who can help? it's not in the best condition on the outside, but the inside is excellent and all there. What do you think?
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Nice book! I had read that the 2nd edition is consider "rare", I do not know anything about the 1st edition. I would start with "Heritage Book Shop" located in Beverly Hills, CA. Try contacting them on-line or here is a number I found for them: 1-310-659-3674.
Good Luck!! Kathy
thank you kathy. i'll keep folks posted w/ whatever i find out.
You're welcome! Thank You! I would love to know more about it.