Democracy: An American Novel
by Adams, Henry
- Used
- good
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1880. First Edition, BAL's State B.. Good. First edition, BAL's State B with date of April 15, 1880, title page stating #112, no mark on p. 65; curiously, though, this seems to be printed on laid paper rather than wove. 374, (6) pp. White linen stamped in black. A Good copy with the head strip worn away with closed tear near head, tail worn as well, linen soiled and darkened with age, a little frayed along edges, front hinge a bit tender, a few small stains to text. An early state of the classic American political novel, originally published anonymously.
Synopsis
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. , is a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and biographer. His many books include A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House and, most recently, A Life in the 20th Century . He lives in New York City.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140937313
- Title
- Democracy: An American Novel
- Author
- Adams, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, BAL's State B.
- Publisher
- Henry Holt & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1880
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- First Edition
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- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Title Page
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