This is a rare and valuable 1st edition book titled "Arthur Mervyn or Memoirs of the Year 1793" by Charles Brockden Brown. The leather binding and original printing date of 1799 make it a highly sought after item for collectors of Americana. The book is written in English and contains special attributes that make it a unique addition to any collection. The publisher, H. Maxwell, did an exceptional job of printing this book, making it a great example of early American literature. This book is an original and not a facsimile, adding to its value and appeal. It belongs to the Books & Magazines and Antiquarian & Collectible categories, making it a must-have for any serious collector.

Contemporary full leather, red leather title label affixed to spine panel

First edition

The Edward Percy rich copy with small leather bookplate affixed to front pastedown

Leather worn at edges, patch ins at rear panel near joint at bottom edge of spine panel. Inner hinges strengthened with Japanese paper, scattered tanning and foxing throughout, inked names bleached out on title page, patch in to blank lower right corner of title page wax stain on page 64

Not a distinguished copy but a very rare book