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The Mysteries and Miseries of New York

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16.06.2023 10:00UTC -04:00
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Lot 272 | The Mysteries and Miseries of New York
[JUDSON, Edward Zane Carroll (1823-1886).] The Mysteries and Miseries of New York: A Story of Real Life, by Ned Buntline. New York: Edward Z.C. Judson, 1848.

First edition of this important precursor to the dime novel, with rare Judson imprint. This is among Judson's earliest efforts; he would go on to author the stories about Buffalo Bill that are the first dime novels. Most copies bear the imprint of Berford & Co., in this copy all five parts credit the author as the publisher. Wright locates similar copies at only Yale and NYPL. Judson's own life was almost as colorful as that of his creation, Ned Buntline. He was a sailor, soldier, bounty hunter, rioter, etc. At the end of part one is a "glossary of flash terms." This include some now-familiar definitions as in for "look-out," "duds," "nab," and "nob," as well as some which are more particular to mid-19th century Gotham like "Nymphs of the Pave" for sex-workers and "Salt-water vegetables" for oysters and clams. "'Cracking a crib'" is "breaking into a house." Sabin 36862 (part 1 only); Wright 1527.

Five parts in one volume, octavo (210 x 131mm). Illustrated with wood-engravings. 19th century half calf (upper hinge starting, tear to head of spine, light rubbing to spine and corners).
Artist:Edward Judson I (Ned Buntline, 1821 - 1886)
Place of origin:USA
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