The adventures of Mr. Obadiah Oldbuck : wherein are duly set forth the crosses, chagrins, calamities, checks, chills, changes, and circumgirations by which his courtship was attended : showing also the issue of his suit and his espousal to his ladye-love.Töpffer, Rodolphe, 1799-1846September 14, 1842.Imperfect: title page repaired with tape. Presentation inscription to E.A. Mallory, 1850; tape partially obscures name of presenter.Originally published as Histoire de Monsieur Vieux Bois, Geneve, 1837; usually cited as: Amours de Mr. Vieux Bois.Published as an extra, or supplement, to the Sept. 14, 1842, issue of the periodical Brother Jonathan.The first comic book published in America.mixed material