STOWE, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896). A group of 3 very early English editions of Uncle Tom's Cabin. [With:] The Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin.

STOWE, Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom’s Cabin. London: C.H. Clarke and Co., 1852. Third English Edition.

8vo. (Toned, occasional spotting.) Original illustrated green cloth gilt (recased with original spine cloth and endpapers laid down, spine toned).

EARLY ENGLISH EDITION. Circa August 1852. With preface signed "G" by Frederick Greenwood. Noted "Third Edition" on title page, likely published about August 1852. BAL 19518, 19347.

[With:] STOWE, Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom’s Cabin. London: John Cassell, 1852. Contemporary one-quarter green calf, spine in 5 compartments, with 4 raised bands (corners and joints repaired, scuffing).First Cruikshank Edition in Book form. The first Cruikshank illustrated English edition was issued in 13 weekly parts beginning on 23 October 1852. BAL 19518. 19347. -- STOWE, Harriet Beecher. The Key to Uncle Tom’s Cabin. London: Clarke, Beeton, and Co. and Thomas Bosworth, [ca 1853]. Original green cloth (recased, original spine and endpapers laid down, spine toned). Early English Edition. BAL 19533. -- STOWE, Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom’s Cabin. London: H.G. Bohn, 1852. Modern one-quarter calf with marbled boards. -- Together, 3 works in 3 volumes, condition generally very good.

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STOWE, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896). A group of 3 very early English editions of Uncle Tom's Cabin. [With:] The Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin.

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STOWE, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896). A group of 3 very early English editions of Uncle Tom's Cabin. [With:] The Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin.

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