The Talisman

v. 1-3; 1828-1830. New York, E. Bliss.

3 v. fronts., plates.

Preface signed Francis Herbert. This was the joint pseudonym of W.C. Bryant, R.C. Sands and G.C. Verplanck under which they edited the Talisman from 1828 to 1830.

Reissued in 1833 as the Miscellanies, by G.C. Verplanck, W.C. Bryant and R.C. Sands.

All of the material in this miscellany was written by Francis Herbert, its editor. Contents included much poetry, tales, travel sketches and descriptions of scenery, essay, historical sketches, and illustrations.

APS-II, Reel 400

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