Bret Harte — On the Frontier
London, Longmans, Green, and Co, 1884 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of this collection of three short stories from American writer Bret Harte. The true first edition of this work, published prior to the US first edition.In a signed half morocco binding from R. H. Porter.A collection of three short stories - 'At The Mission of San Carmel', 'A Blue Grass Penelope', and 'Left Out on Lone Star Mountain' - from the American short story writer and poet.With half title.Without the advertisement leaf to the rear.A lovely and very scarce collection. In a signed half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. A touch of fading to back strip, with light rubbing to back strip head and joint heads. Front hinge strained to tail, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
