Berea's First Century, 1855-1955

Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky Press, 1955. [1955] First Edition hardcover and dustjacket. Black and white plates of vintage photographs. QUOTE PENNED BY AUTHOR, THEN SHE SIGNED HER NAME BELOW THE QUOTE. Condition of hardcover: Expected faint age toning; gift inscription on front endpaper (dated 1956); faint erased pencil marks on rear endpaper and backside of last page of index; else overall Very Good. Free of tears to binding and page tears. Pages and plates are clear and readable. Free of heavy musty smell or the smell of a former smoker. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Heavy chipping/short tears/small scrapes/chunks of paper missing, mostly at top extremity; lightly age toned; else overall Good. [A dustjacket is uncommon for this book title - they were typically trashed during the 1950s.] Protected in Mylar cover. The author, Elisabeth S. Peck, has written a three line quote and signed her name in full on the front endpaper. Vintage first edition. A wonderful historical book of Berea College in Kentucky - its early founders and its history from 1855 to 1955. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Quote and Signed By the Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.