Description: PHOENIXIANA; OR, SKETCHES AND BURLESQUES Phoenix, JohnPublished by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1856FIRST editionHumorous narratives of John Phoenix, psuedonym of Army topographical engineer Lt. George Horatio Derby (1823-1861) of Massachusetts, West Point 1846. He spent seven years in California, leading three exploring expeditions, and, became one of the state s first humorists. This volume contains Derby s pieces as "Professor John Phoenixiana", making light of a vast range of subject matter including military surveyors and explorers and army life, contemporary travel accounts, literary societies & women s clubs and the like. A treasury of American humor illustrated with pen & ink drawing of political cartoonist of Edward Winsor Kemble (1861 - 1933) who was commissioned by Mark Twain to illustrate the original edition of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. See photos for condition details. Shelf wear, foxing Due to high loss in shipping to certain countries, insurance is required for shipping to a location that does not provide tracking PLEASE READ THE RETURN POLICY BELOW: RETURNS are seldom made, I have been on for many years and Buyers satisfaction is important to me. This is why I provide good description, detailed photos and request questions from you to help you make the right choice to eliminate returns. Please read the description and view detailed photos. Please ask questions if you have particular needs or need clarification. Communication is important, this helps eliminate returns and any confusion or buyers with particular needs, so please do not assume I know what you are looking for unless you tell me. NOTE: If purchasing multiple items, please do so by using the Ebay Shopping Cart, then select "Request Total for Seller" for the corrected shipping on a new invoice. Do not pay for the items before receiving this corrected invoice.
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