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Lot 349
Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022
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Lot Description
POE, Edgar Allan (1809-1849). "The Imp of the Perverse." In: The May-Flower. [Boston: Saxton & Kelt, 1846].
8vo. Illustrated (lacking one engraved plate, toning, lacking pp. 178-201). Later red buckram gilt (rubbing).
Revised issue, preceded by the first appearance in Graham's Magazine in July 1845. In his short story "The Imp of the Perverse," Poe discusses his self-destructive impulses describing the "Imp" as the spirit that tempts a person do to things "merely because we feel we should not." Not in BAL.
The Library of John Leonard Gillis Sold to Support the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto
This lot is located in Chicago.