[American literature] Ambrose Bierce. Four first and early editions
(1) A. Bierce and G.A. Danziger. The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter. Ill. by Theodor Hampe. Chicago, F.J. Schulte, 1891. 1st ed., 1st impression. Red morocco w. gilt lettering, upper edge gilt, orig. paper wr. preserved. Inner upper hinge loose and other sl. dam.
(2) In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians. New York & London, Putnam Sons/Knickerbocker Press, 1898. 1st ed. (3) The Cynic's Word Book. London, Arthur Bird, 1906. 1st U.K. ed. Dec. cl. -and 1 more. Fair to good condition. (total 4)