Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1946. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Second Printing so stated. Brick colored cloth with gilt lettering/rules to the spine. SIGNED and INSCRIBED, "Greetings to Dr. John W. Johnson hoping he will find the first printing, too! Richard M. Dorson" on the Title page This copy is NEAR FINE. Exterior is rich. Gilt is a bit faded, but clear. Minimal rubbing around the edges. Inside has Dr. Johnson's neat ownership blind stamp on the bottom of the half title page. Otherwise unmarked, crisp, and tight.ASSOCIATION copy as Dr. Johnson was a contemporary of The Author at Indiana University , a renowned folklorist..

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Bookseller: Bailey Bonzo Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002784
Title: Jonathan Draws the Long Bow
Author: Richard M. Dorson
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA
Date Published: 1946
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Bookseller catalogs: Indiana Authors, Publishers, Topics, & Association;

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