New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1906. First Edition. Red Cloth. Near Fine -. Ex libris bookplate opposite inscribed ffe at front pastedown. Gilt title in decoration and double ruling at front cover. Corners gently bumped, edges sharp. Binding tight.

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Bookseller: Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 008941
Title: Silas Strong: Emperor of the Woods
Author: Bacheller, Irving
Format/Binding: Red Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine -
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Harper & Brothers Publishers
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1906
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Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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...
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Bookplate: Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Inscribed: When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...