Putnam's Monthly Magazine of American Literature, Science, and Art Volume II [Bartleby the Scrivener. A Story of Wall Street] (2) July - December 1853
New York: G.P. Putnam & Co., 1853. Hardcover. “Bartleby the Scrivener,” Herman Melville’s famed short story, was first serialized anonymously in two parts in the November and December 1853 issues of Putnam’s Monthly Magazine. It was reprinted with minor textual changes in Piazza Tales in 1856. The story has been called the unquestionable masterpiece of Melville’s short fiction and is among the most noted American short stories. Volume II included July - December 1853. The story appeared on pages 546-557 in November and pages 609-615 in December. Bound in modern three quarter dark blue leather over marbled paper covered boards. Minor sunning to spine and minor wear to edges and corners. Occasional spots of foxing throughout and occasional browning to pages. Very good condition. 690 pages. PER/031424. Very Good. More