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Daddy Jake the Runaway and Short Stories Told After Dark by Uncle Remus.
by Harris, Joel Chandler
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Canton, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
(NY) The Century Co. (1889)., 1889. First printing. BAL 7117. Tall 4to. 145 pp. 19 B & W illustrations by Edward. W. Kemble. Original pictorial yellow paper over boards (illustrated front and rear covers and spine), printed in red and black. One of Harris' southern masterpieces. The book has some light spinal darkening, but is completely readable, with light wear at the extremities; the hinges are tight. A very good plus book. In the very RARE original fragile dust jacket. The jacket has been archivally backed, with some edge restoration, and is visually quite stunning. Housed in period custom slipcase. A true rarity in jacket.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Thomas Dorn ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18035
- Title
- Daddy Jake the Runaway and Short Stories Told After Dark by Uncle Remus.
- Author
- Harris, Joel Chandler
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- (NY) The Century Co. (1889).
- Date Published
- 1889
- Bookseller catalogs
- Georgia; Children's Books;
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Thomas Dorn ABAA
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Canton, Georgia
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About Thomas Dorn ABAA
Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International Leagure of Antiquarian Booksellers. I specialize in literary first editions, Africa -- exploration, big game hunting, flora & fauna, medical books, foreign literature in english translation, medicine, science, philosophy, and general antiquarian.
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