WESTCOTT, Edward Noyes. David Harum: A Story of American Life. New York: D. Appleton and Company, (1900).

First Edition, First Limited Edition of 750 copies. Illustrated by B. West Clinedinst, with a few text drawings by C. D. Farrand. Tall octavo, full vellum binding with gilt decoration. Best-selling novel of 1899 with best legacy being the colloquial use of the term “horse trading” to mean unethical business practices seen in a more positive light. Near Fine, contemporary gift inscription at front endpaper, (and previous owner blind stamp at limitation page and last text page) in Good dustjacket with edge chips, half dollar sized chip at top spine end and at top rear panel, blind stamp at lower flaps.

Price: $90.00