El Dorado, Being a Narrative of the Circumstances which gave rise to reports . . . of a Rich and Splendid City in South America, . . . Including a Defence of Sir Walter Raleigh, etc. (1844)(1st edition, 1st issue)

First edition, first issue, hardcover, 1844, New York. True first issues are uncommon and are discussed in the Notes section below. Overall condition is Very Good but not without defects. Old plain gray paper boards, possibly original, certainly 19th century. Boards have a general patina and small ink stain on back. Binding is sound. Endpapers are an odd yellow with a waxy feel. The yellow papers have central darkening that does not affect any other leaves. Prior bookseller notes seen on ffep. Stamp of New Jersey Historical Society on title page, pp. 164, 166. No other writing or stamps seen. The half title, title and map are lacking top outside corner not affecting image or text in any way (see images). The front blanks have water injury which lightly affects map and title page (see images). Paginates: blanks (3 leaves), foldout map, viii, 166, [2 pp adverts], errata slip (21 lines), blanks (3 leaves). The errata slip is lacking a corner (see image). Complete as issued. See Field 1595. Feel free to inquire. Please see images of the book you will receive. Notes: First issue is identified by the presence of 1844 date on title page. Later issues lack that date. Both the errata slip and adverts may be seen in later issues. The ads in this copy are for 1844 publications. True first issues are uncommon. Most copies of this book are first edition, later issues. More Notes: Author is American who visited Guyana and was inspired to share what he learned about Raleigh, El Dorado and Female Warriors of the Amazon.