The book shows some aging and light, general wear. There is a mark on the bottom foredge that may be a remainder mark or may just be a stray mark. The dustjacket has some tears , chips and scuffs. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 184 pages; This edition of Vessey's journal is a possible first edition (No additional priontings are noted. ) In this journal, edited by Brian Waters, Vessey chronicled his trip of 11, 000 miles from Quebec to the American South to the West. He was openly critical of slavery and other customs. This is an intersting and informative account of antebellum America, particularly of the South.