MATTHEW DOYLE
NY: G.W. Dillingham Co . 1900. Rare First Edition. A novel “from the pen of a Southerner” focusing on the evils of lynchings, Lynch Law, and dealing with the issue. “It is not too much to prophesy that Matthew Doyle will leave as indelible an impression on the subject of the day, as did “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” on slavery”- from Publisher’s Notice. G.W. Dillingham was a small-time publisher popular during the beginning of the 20th century. The company also published dime novels. A rare book, I have been unable to find any copies for sale in the marketplace. In “American Fiction 1774-1900,” complier Lyle H. Wright notes only the Library of Congress copy [Wright 3; 2126). Small 8vo., light green cloth, stamped in dark-green, gilt & white; 282 pages. Item #58254
Very Good (minor rubbing; contents clean & tight with gift presentation on front endpaper, dated 1900.
Price: $2,500.00