Bottom Dogs. With an Introduction by D.H. Lawrence.
by DAHLBERG, Edward
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1929. . First edition of the author's first book, number 177 of 520 copies; 8vo; bookplate on front pastedown; publisher's black cloth lettered in gilt, printed dust-jacket, clipped, slightly toned, minor chipping to top edge, but overall very good.
An unusually good copy of Dahlberg's first book, published first in London in both a limited and trade edition; recounting the author's childhood experiences at an orphanage in Kansas City and his travels in the American West.
Roberts B26 (Lawrence)
An unusually good copy of Dahlberg's first book, published first in London in both a limited and trade edition; recounting the author's childhood experiences at an orphanage in Kansas City and his travels in the American West.
Roberts B26 (Lawrence)
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100387
- Title
- Bottom Dogs. With an Introduction by D.H. Lawrence.
- Author
- DAHLBERG, Edward
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1929.
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- Bookplate
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- Gilt
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- Chipping
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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