Time Life, 1980. FIRST EDITION thus. Facsimile reprint of 1890 edition. Bound in leather with gilt letters on the cover and spine. Marbled endpapers. Gilt on all edges. Yellow ribbon bookmark. black & white illustrations. Includes the standard issue letter from the Time editors. Cover has embossed art. Part of the "Classics of the Old West" series. Beautiful padded real leather covers with gilt titles and embossed Western motif make these a great decoration for a den. Book-lovers will appreciate the fine marbled end-papers, gilt page edges, yellow silk bookmark, quality clean crisp paper and numerous illustrations. Comes with a slip from the publisher. No previous owner's names, not exlibrary. Overall in EXCELLENT condition. A good gift.. First Edition Thus. Full Leather. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

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Bookseller: Ziern-Hanon Galleries (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 009441
Title: "Uncle Dick" Wootton (Lovely Leather Binding
Author: Conard, Howard Louis
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: First Edition Thus
Publisher: Time Life
Date Published: 1980
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f

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