JOHN DOE AND RICHARD ROE; or Episodes of Life in New York.
Edition: First edition.
New York: Carleton, Publisher, 1862. Hardcover first edition - A fictionalized picture of life in New York in the mid-19th century with his society parties, political scandals and personal struggles. This uses a collection of stories to explore issues of inefficiency and injustice in the legal system and the fictitious names "John Doe" and "Richard Roe" as a framing device. 312 pp.
Condition: Fair condition only in blind embossed dark green cloth, with gilt titles on spine (fraying and wear to corners, and top of spine, short tear to side of spine,previous owner's name, one signature somewhat pulled).
Book ID: 92982
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