Democracy: An American Novel
by Adams, Henry
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1880. First Edition, BAL's State F.. Very Good. First edition, BAL's State F with title page corrected to 111, no mark on p. 65 but other marks. 374, (6) pp.Yellow cloth stamped in black with gilt spine lettering. Very Good with a bit of light staining and dust-soiling to cloth, internally in great shape, tiny dampstain to blank rear endpaper. A nice copy.
Synopsis
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. , is a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and biographer. His many books include A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House and, most recently, A Life in the 20th Century . He lives in New York City.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140937360
- Title
- Democracy: An American Novel
- Author
- Adams, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, BAL's State F.
- Publisher
- Henry Holt & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1880
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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