Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press, 1946. Illustrated by (comic) frontis of "The Specter Whalemen". First edition. Clay cloth, gilt print spine. 8vo. pp. viii, [2], 274. Index. VG/Fair/Unclipped price in mylar. Salmon paper jacket is chipped at folds and edges (one larger rear chip, no text loss) with darkened spine and overall soil. New England Story Telling, Tall Tales, Supernatural stories, Yankee Yarns, Local legends, Literary Folktales from early almanachs, periodicals and town histories..

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Bookseller: OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: OWBJON105011
Title: JONATHAN DRAWS THE LONG BOW.
Author: Dorson, Richard M
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press, 1946.
Bookseller catalogs: Folklore & Mythology;

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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)

Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there

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Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.

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