In late 1851, Ticknor and Fields began publishing the first of 3600 copies of this book. Late in the in process, the title page date was changed to 1852 along with several changes to the text. Below is the list of first printing points that are found in this example (which were later changed).
Worn cover, some separation of string in center of book
4 pages of ads at the front of the book then 6 pages, the Title, Copyright an Prologue Page, then pages 3 - 301 pages
First Edition First Printing
First printing points: according to BAL
1. p.5, line 5 up: Fulgora
2. p.6, line 7: wardens
3. p.11, line 3: and restless.
4. p.14, last line: have heard
5. p.21, line 4 up: such books,
6. p.31, line 4: glow
7. p.32, line 6: wardens
8. p.139, line 11: ANACHIEL.
9. p.169, line 2 up: Ahr
10. p.176, line 7: King Rene
11. p.275, line 15: it,
12. p.291, line 1: That