Fifty Years Among Authors, Books and Publishers

"Fifty Years Among Authors, Books and Publishers" by J.C. Derby. 1884 1st edition; G.W. Carleton & Co.; New York. The book features numerous full-page engraved portraits with protective tissue guards. Decorative end papers. "Derby discusses the histories of various American publishing houses and their relationships to several of the prominent authors of the time. The book is also a personal and professional memoir for Derby which discusses his introductions to and friendships with several writers and literary figures."

Here are some of the authors and publisher's that are included: Jefferson Davis; Harper & Brothers; Horace Greeley; Charles Scribner; William Seward; William Cullen Bryant; D. Appleton & Co.; Alice and Phoebe Cary; Houghton Mifflin & Co.; George Bancroft; G.P. Putnam; J.B. Lippincott; Joel Chandler Harris; Harriet Beecher Stowe; Henry Ward Beecher; Ticknor and Fields; Little, Brown & Co.; Benson Lossing; The Century Co.; Generals who became authors...and many more.

Condition:"Fraying to the top and bottom edges of the spine; sharp corners. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is a crack at the hinges between the end papers and pastedowns resulting in the covers being shaky. The pages are in great condition and nearly appear unread - clean with no issues found.