The Great American Band Wagon

1928. WILLARD, Howard W.. MERZ, Charles. THE GREAT AMERICAN BAND WAGON. Illustrated by Howard W. Willard. NY: The Literary Guild of America, 1928. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition thus. Signed presentation by Merz on front endpaper, to his parents: "January 24, 1928. To our Mom and our Daddy, with all the love of Mr. and Mrs.… Read more about this item

New York:: Literary Guild of America,, 1928.. Hardcover -. Very good in dark blue cloth with gilt lettering (spine rubbed, lettering faded), lacking the dust jacket.. Hardcover. While this might have been a tongue-in-cheek criticism of the excesses of the "roaring twenties" it is amazing how it still describes the United States -whether it is taken to the… Read more about this item

Garden City: Garden City Publishing, 1928. Hardcover. 263p, illustrated with b/w drawings by Howard E. Willard. A hardcover boolk in fine condition with a worn and ragged dustjacket. The book is clean, tight, and unmarked without flaws. The dustjacket is edgeworn with a few small chips; there is a closed tear of several inches across the top of the… Read more about this item

Literary Guild of America, 1928. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1928. 263 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Rough cut pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine… Read more about this item

New York: John Day, 1928. Book. Illus. by Howard W. Willard. NVG. Decorative Cloth. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Book has slightly bumped corners, modest cover soiling. A letter from Merz to the previous owner, a friend of the family, is laid in..

New York: The Literary Guild of America, 1928. First edition.. Hard cover. Good. No dust jacket. Spine darkened, white blaze of paint. Blue cloth-covered boards; b&w bold illustrations;. Willard, Howard W.. 1 6 p. l., 263 p. illus. 21 cm. Includes Illustrations. Illustrated lining papers. The once open road. --Caravan. --Sweet land of secrecy. --Tom-tom. --The new American… Read more about this item

1928. WILLARD, Howard W.. MERZ, Charles. THE GREAT AMERICAN BAND WAGON. Illustrated by Howard W. Willard. NY: The John Day Company, [1928]. 8vo., orange cloth stamped in gilt. Third Printing. Signed inscription by Merz on front blank-page: "With best wishes, Charles Merz." Good (some wear & soil to covers). $50.00.

New York: Literary Guild Of America, 1928. Hardcover. Good. First edition. Good hardcover. First edition. Pages light brown. Hinge starting to crack. Corners bent. Edges of spine rubbed and bumped. Spine and edges of blue cover discolored. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our… Read more about this item

Garden City Publishing Inc., 1928. Hardcover. Acceptable/Acceptable. 1928. No Edition Remarks. 263 pages. Illustrative jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Pen inscription to half title page. Notable creasing to gutter. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Notable crushing… Read more about this item

NEW YORK: John Day Co, 1928. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Used; Very Good . Howard W, Willard. No dust jacket. Orange cloth cover shows wear, dirt and fading along spine. Pages clean. Good binding. 263 p. Includes Illustrations. " The once open road. --Caravan. --Sweet land of secrecy. --Tom-tom. --The new American bar. --Bigger and better murders. --Plus… Read more about this item

The John Day Company, 1928-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1928 john Day 1st Edition, VG+/NO DJ, missing dustjacket, orange boards have light fading on spine- gilt lettering on spine & cover read fine, bottom corners inturned, sound binding, hospital stamp on first 3 pages, no other markings, small stain on rear cover.

NY: The Literary Guild of America, Inc., 1928 Book. Very Good -. Hardcover. Stated First Edition. Cover has minor wear, slight cloth wrinkles. Scenes from life in early 20th century America, with some of the chapters reprinted from Harper's Magazine, the Outlook, and the American Sketch..

New York: The John Day Company, 1928. Hardcover. Good. 5 1/2 x 8 1/4. Howard W. Willard . 263 pages; neat owner's signature. Pages have slightly age toned. Rough cut page edges. Orange boards have a little soiling, and age toned spine. Slightly bumped corners.

New York: The Literary Guild of America, 1928. First Edition. Hardcover. USED Fair/No Jacket.

Garden City Publishing Co, 1928-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Blue cloth covered boards with gold titles; mild edge wear; jacket is worn with small chips and tears along edges, now in Brodart like cover; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; previous owner's address label on free front endpaper; interior is clean and unmarked; 263 pages.

1928. 1928 Merz, Charles THE GREAT AMERICAN BAND WAGON NY: Literary Guild of American, c1928 Stated 1st ed, 263pp, 8vo, b/w ill, pretty much a reading copy, warped, staed at corners, spine and back faded,

New York: The John Day Company, 1928 Ex-Library. Illus. by Willard, Howard W.. Good. Hardcover. Fifth Printing. Typical library marks; scuffs, rub marks, soils, edge wear; a reading copy only. 263 pages..

Garden City Publishing Co.. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Acceptable dust jacket. (United States, Social Conditions) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs,… Read more about this item

Garden City Publishing Co.. Collectible - Acceptable. Collectible - Acceptable. Book Good. No dust jacket. Owner's name on front endpage. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (US history, travel, social conditions)

New York: John Day Co., 1928. 3rd printing. Hardcover. Very good condition; orange boards w/ decoated endpapers . Howard W. Willard. 263p., illus. Sub-title on front board: A Study of Exaggerations.