Joe Pine (Signed by Elbert A. Smith) RLDS

Extended Description and Notes

Herald Publishing House, Lamoni, Iowa, 1916. Hardcover. Very Good. Grandson of Latter Day Saints founder Joseph Smith, Jr. Elbert A. Smith's Mormon-themed novel, Joe Pine. First edition signed by Elbert A. Smith on frontis recto thus: "Sincerely yours | Elbert A. Smith." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Smith was a leader in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS), also a member of the church's First Presidency from 1909 to 1938 and the Presiding Patriarch of the church from 1938 to 1958. Bound in olive cloth with black lettering and decorations to front and spine panels, ruled in red. Collation: [blank, 2] [half title page] [blank] [frontis recto] [frontis] [title page] [copyright page] [dedication page] [table of contents] [9] 10-351 [352]. Eight illustrated plates, all present. Complete as issued. Scarce. 352 pp. 8" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with light shelf wear, slightly bumped corners and light wrinkling to head and tail of spine panel. Faint age toning to internals. Ownership inscription to front free endpaper. An especially presentable copy of an important RLDS collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Bookseller

Midnight Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

376010

Title

Joe Pine (Signed by Elbert A. Smith) RLDS

Author

Elbert A. Smith

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Very Good

Quantity Available

1

Publisher

Herald Publishing House, Lamoni, Iowa

Date Published

1916

Weight

0.00

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