The Master of Rathkelly; A Novel by Hawley Smart 1888 HC First US Edition

The Master of Rathkelly.A Novel.By Hawley Smart. Published by D. Appleton and Co., New York, 1888. Presumed first American edition, with date of 1888 printed at bottom of title page, no date on copyright page (verso of title page) but the words, Authorized Edition, printed on copyright page along with a list 4 other titles by this author with price for each. Black marbled paper over boards with red cloth binding, title in gilt on spine. 4 3/4" x 7 1/4." 332 pages. Condition: Some scuffing and edge wear to boards with chippping to paper at corners, spine rubbed and a bit darkened. Pages lage-toned, a couple of corner tips creased, small (less than a 1/4-inch) brown spot on 10 pages. In good condition. Binding tight and square. Pages supple and clean.