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Books Alive by Starrett, Vincent - 1940

by Starrett, Vincent

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Books Alive

by Starrett, Vincent

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Random, 1940. taped fly to front cover. A Hard Back. Fair. And Not Ex-Library.
  • Bookseller Eager Investments US (US)
  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Fair
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Random
  • Date Published 1940

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Books Alive

by Starrett, Vincent

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9780836913804
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0836913809
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Ayer Company Publishers, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Books Alive: a Profane Chronicele of Literary Endeavor and Literary Misdemeanor

by Starrett, Vincent [1886-1974] and Christopher Morley [1890-1957]

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Random House. hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Hardcover. Very Good condition. No jacket. Previous owner name inside. No other markings or writings inside. Clear Text. Minor shelf-wear. Small stain on front cover near fore edge. Binding a little weak. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
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Books Alive

by Starrett, Vincent

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San Francisco, California, United States
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Freeport: Books for Libraries Press, 1969 "Essay Index Reprint Series." With an informal index written by Christopher Morley. Very minor soiling to covers. A fine copy in blue cloth..
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Books Alive

by Starrett, Vincent

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Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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New York: Random House. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1940. First Edition. Hardcover.
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Books Alive: A Profane Chronicle of Literary Endeavor and Literary Misdemeanor. With an informal index by Christopher Morley

by Starrett, Vincent

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Random House. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Front hinge cracked. Slightly dampstained. From the collection of Charles Edward Roberts, owner and founder of Wonder Book & Video. With his custom bookplate on front endpage. (Books and Reading, Literary Criticism)
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Books Alive: A Profane Chronicle of Literary Endeavor and Literary Misdemeanor.

by STARRETT, Vincent

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Berkeley, California, United States
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NY: Random House,, 1940.. First edition.. 360 pp. A few small droplet marks on top edge, else very near fine in very good plus, price-clipped dust jacket with lightly sunned spine and one short closed tear. “Informal Index” by Christopher Morley.”
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Books Alive: a Profane Chronicele of Literary Endeavor and Literary Misdemeanor

by Starrett, Vincent [1886-1974] and Christopher Morley [1890-1957]

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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Random House. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Rear hinge cracked. Slightly dampstained. (Books and Reading, Criticism) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
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Books Alive: A Profane Chronicle of Literary Endeavor and Literary Misdemeanor

by Starrett, Vincent

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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New York: Random House, 1940. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo. 360 pp. With an Informal Index by Christopher Morley. Some fading (sunning) to back and front covers.
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Books Alive (Essay index reprint series)

by Starrett, Vincent

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  • good
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Used - Good
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Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780836913804
ISBN 10
0836913809
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Ayer Co Pub, 1940. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" [10], 360 pages. 'A profane chronicle of literary endeavor and literary misdemeanor, with an informal index by Christopher Morley' (title page). Includes various anecdotes throughout its 18 chapters; particularly notable for those chapters related to anonymous works and mystery/detective fiction. Signed and inscribed by Starrett in blue ink on front free endpaper. Few small chips and nicks, slight staining and rubbing to jacket; stains to lower edges of several leaves (virtually the first 50 pages and a few leaves at rear; probably stained with red wine); slight internal browning to edges and endpapers; still a very serviceable copy of an intensely fascinating work. Sold 'as is'.Decorative Title Page in Red and Black.
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Books Alive

by STARRETT, Vincent

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STARRETT, Vincent. Books Alive. A Profane Chronicle of Literary Endeavor and Literary Misdemeanor. With an Informal Index by Christopher Morley. Blue morocco. N.Y.: Random House, 1940. First edition. Faint water stain on covers and slightly warped, else very good.
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