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CHEVALIER: The Films and Career of Maurice Chevalier
by Ringgold, Gene and Dewitt Bodeer
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0806503548
- ISBN 13
- 9780806503547
- Seller
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Secaucus, NJ: The Citadel Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1973. Stated First Edition. 1. Hard Cover. 0806503548 . FIRST EDITION (stated), FIRST PRINTING. Hardcover without dust jacket. 4to (8.75 x 11.25"). (x) 242, (4) pp. Bound in publisher's full blue cloth, gilt and red lettering on spine. Lavishly illustrated with numerous B&W photographs. Foreword by Rouben Mamoulian. The volume is in excellent condition, with no ownership marks. The spine is moderately sunned. The corners are very slightly bumped, else fine+. The volume is tight and square and all pages are clean and crisp. NEAR FINE. This is a biography of Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) the beloved boulevardier, international Frenchman and troubadour, who remains the symbol of all that is fun, insouciant and debonair. The many photographs chronicle his life and each of his many films. . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Round Table Books, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3652
- Title
- CHEVALIER: The Films and Career of Maurice Chevalier
- Author
- Ringgold, Gene and Dewitt Bodeer
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Edition
- Stated First Edition. 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0806503548
- ISBN 13
- 9780806503547
- Publisher
- The Citadel Press
- Place of Publication
- Secaucus, NJ
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- 0806503548, Theatre, Movies, Biography;, Hollywood
- Bookseller catalogs
- Theatre & Performing Arts;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Round Table Books, LLC
Biblio member since 2008
Palatine, Illinois
About Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
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