Antique 1855 book “Kenneth,Rear Guard of the Grand Army” (1st American Edition) For Sale

Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic First American Edition of Kenneth; or, The Rear Guard of the Grand Army, published in New York by D. Appleton & Company in 1855.Written by the incredibly popular Victorian author Charlotte Mary Yonge, this historical novel is presented in its true, original 1850s publisher\'s cloth binding. It features the historic \"846 and 848 Broadway\" publisher imprint on the title page.Detailed Condition Report:Binding & Cover (Good/Acceptable): Bound in the original deep blue cloth featuring an intricate, mid-19th-century blind-stamped geometric and floral pattern. The blue color remains remarkably rich and vibrant. There is a distinct, curved scuff mark directly in the center of the front board that has exposed the lighter structural fibers underneath. The spine shows visible rubbing, fading to the gold gilt lettering, and fraying at the top and bottom ends where the boards are starting to peek through.Interior & Pages (Very Good): The text block is firm, stable, and securely bound. The internal pages are impressively clean, crisp, and bright for their age. There is minimal \"foxing\" (brown aging spots) or staining, making this a highly readable and well-preserved text block. No missing pages.Special Attributes: This copy features the complete, original publisher\'s catalog intact at the rear of the book (\"A List of New Works in General Literature\"). This marketing insert confirms the book has never been cut down, rebound, or altered, retaining maximum historical integrity.