The Playfair papers, or, Brother Jonathan, the smartest nation in all creation ; in three volumes
Contributors: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, ill; Paterson, Paul
Edition: First edition in book form.
Publisher: Saunders and Otley, Conduit Street
Published: 1841
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Social life and customs; Description and travel
Work titles: Brother Jonathan
Notes: Added t.p. v.1, engraved, with illustrations in gilt and lettering in copper.

"Illustrated by Robert Cruikshank."

Hand-colored plates.

Originally issued in monthly parts, 1840-41, under title: Brother Jonathan: or the "Smartest nation in all creation." Sketches of American life and manners, selected from the papers of Mr. Hugo Playfair ... Ed. by Paul Paterson. cf. Sabin, Bibl. amer.

Magee, D.  Victoria R.I., no. 1973.

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Bound in original green cloth, enclosed in cloth case.