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WHAT'S THE ODDS? FUNNY, TRUE AND CLEAN STORIES OF THE TURF by Ullman, Joe:
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New York: Metropolitan, [1903].. Pictorial blue cloth stamped in gilt, yellow, brown and white, depicting an exciting track scene, with two horses and their riders racing neck and neck in front of crowded stands. With thirty full-page illustrations by an unnamed but barely talented artist. First edition of the self-admitted bookmaker's first book. Light wear to corners and spine ends, otherwise a very nice, bright copy.
spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back. gilt : The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book. The edges of the text block, or an inlay in the front cover of the boards, for example. Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.
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