True first edition of Mellonta Tauta by Edgar Allen Poe. First edition/first printing of Edgar Allen Poe's "Mellonta Tauta." The short story appeared in this Feb. 1849 issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book (see Heartman and Canny, p. 149). The story is presented as a collection of letters written by a woman during a balloon flight in 2848. Within the letters--directed to a personal friend--she compares contemporary science, philosophy, and customs to those of a thousand years previous, but frequently misinterprets and misunderstands the historic ideas and traditions to the point of absurdity. Hilarious and thought-provoking. This volume contains 6 issues of the popular lady’s literary magazine bound in one volume. There are also pieces by Oliver Wendell Holmes, William Gilmore Simms and Washington Irving. Tips rubbed through. Front hinge cracked and wobbly. Front and rear joint just starting to crack at lower inch or so. Lower spine end chipped, upper end scuffed. Some scuffing to leather. Gilt titling is still readable, but just so. All interior pages appear to be complete and in very good condition with just some minor foxing here and there. All hand-colored fashion plates present. 440 pages plus Table of Contents and two advertisement pages at rear. Your chance to own an actual Poe first edition for a reasonable price. 6.5 x 10

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