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POE, EDGAR ALLAN. The Pit and the Pendulum. [in:] The Gift. Illustrated with 8 engraved plates. 8vo, original gilt-decorated tan calf, all edges gilt, rebacked with original spine laid-down, spine darkened, few scuff-marks and edgewear; endpapers discolored; cloth slipcase. Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 1843
includes the first appearance of The Pit and the Pendulum. First state with 1843 date on title and 1842 date on copyright page (both dates removed for the second state which followed shortly thereafter). BAL 16137.
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