Boston: Little, Brown, & Co. (University Press, John Wilson & Sons, Cambridge), 1902. Illustrated by b/w port frontis with double tissues. Library edition. [c.October delayed until December 1863 Atlantic Monthly]. c.1898, 1900. From "The Works of Edward Everett Hale, Library Edition, Volume 1". Green cloth, gilt pr & dec spine. Signed by author. Inscribed by author (pictured). 12mo (20cm). pp. xiv, [2], 397, [3]. Very Good. Author 'prefaces' of 1897 and 1898, and ten collected shorts. Undated inscription to (Keith) unknown 'young' recipient on ffep. Followed on next blank recto fly by pencil directives from previous owner "Charles L. (D?) Ward- Hope you will give this to junior on his birthday- perhaps when he is ten."..

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Bookseller: OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: OWBMAN114059
Title: Man Without a Country and Other Stories, The.
Author: Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown, & Co. (University Press, John Wilson & Sons, Cambridge), 1902.
Bookseller catalogs: American Literature;

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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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About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)

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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