First edition of ''The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present for 1840'', with the first appearance of Edgar Allen Poe's short story ''William Wilson''. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, 1840. Edited by Miss Leslie, and also including the short story ''Deacon Enos'' by Harriet Beecher Stowe. In publisher's maroon morocco boards with elaborate gilt stamping and all edges gilt. Measures 5'' x 7.5'' and runs 328pp. Some scuffing to boards, previous owner's name on endpaper and title page, and foxing, especially to plates. Very good condition.