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A. T. Myrthe [pseudonym of Anthony Ganilh]. Ambrosio de Letinez, or the First Texian Novel, Embracing a Description of t... (Total: 2 Items)
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Description
A. T. Myrthe [pseudonym of Anthony Ganilh]. Ambrosio de Letinez, or the First Texian Novel, Embracing a Description of the Countries Bordering on the Rio Bravo. New York: Charles Francis & Co., 1842. First, thus. Two small 8vo volumes. viii, 202; 192pp. Handsomely rebound in three-quarter green morocco, with raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Bookplate on front free endpaper. Penciled name of previous owner on front flyleaf. A near fine copy.The novel was originally published anonymously in Philadelphia in 1838 under the title Mexico Versus Texas. Later, with some additional material, the novel was brought out in this edition as written by "A. T. Myrthe," but the copyright was registered by Anthony Ganilh. Street agrees with the research of Sister Agatha Sheehan that indicates that Ganilh, a Roman Catholic priest at the time, would have wanted to distance himself from the novel which was somewhat critical of the Church. The 1967 facsimile reprint utilized this 1842 edition.
References: Howes G55. Raines, p. 154. Sabin 51651. Streeter 1310 & 1414.
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2009 November Signature Texana Auction #6028 (go to Auction Home page)
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