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Printed book ‘Juana Eyre’ 1850–51 lost in registered mail from Barcelona to USA

27 February 2025

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Full Description and Details of the Incident

One volume ‘Juana Eyre’ 1850–51 (two volumes 12mo bound in one volume, contemporary half leather, patterned boards) was mailed to me from Barcelona (Oficina Correos 0829194 Barcelona Suc 4) on 26 February 2025, ‘carta certificada’ (registered mail) no. RF317476494ES. It was last scanned ‘in transit’ two days later, 28 February 2025, location unknown. Three and a half weeks later, the sender asked the Spanish postal service to find my package, Correos Reclamación no. 09352374, 24 March 2025. — To date (12 May 2025), no response has been received.

If any of the listed items have been found or if any further information is available, please contact ILAB or the reporting organisation / business.
REPORTING ORGANISATION / BUSINESS: Jay Dillon Rare Books + Manuscripts
Contact: Jay Dillon
Email: DillonBook@AOL.com
Phone: +1 732 728 1115

Missing Items

Juana Erye: Memorias de una aya

Old-Nick [pseud. of Paul- Émile Daurand Forgues]

Two volumes 12mo (15 × 11 cm) bound in one volume, contemporary half leather, patterned boards, spine lettered in gi;t

Identifying Characteristics

Signature “Rómulo Maristany” on volume 1 title. Calligraphic inscription “Romulo Maristany | Habana y Mayo 14/56” and drawing lettered “Salazar” (mutilated), on upper free endpaper verso

Edition Other
Imprint Habana: | Imprenta del Diario de la Marina | . . . | 1850[–51]
Publication Date 1850–51
Status missing
Publisher Havana: Diario de la Marina
Lost in Transit Yes