Description
The first English edition of The American In Paris by John Sanderson, originally titled “Sketches Of Paris,” when published in Philadelphia in 1838.
Twelvemo, [two volumes], viii, 302pp. [2]; vii, [1], 340pp, [4]. Three quarter red morocco, marbled boards. Marbled endpapers. Front hinge of Volume I starting, text block sound. Top edge gilt. Occasional toning throughout, a few extraneous pencil marks. (Sabin 76397)
This scarce work by John Sanderson was first printed in the United States in 1838, with the title “Sketches Of Paris: In Familiar Letters to His Friends by An American Gentleman.” It was published by E.L. Carey of Philadelphia. It is a collection of letters and travel reflections of a teacher and writer, John Sanderson, who traveled specifically to Havre and Paris. The work was later translated into French by Jules Janin. (Sabin 76405)
