AMERICAN LANDS AND LETTERS
by MITCHELL, DONALD G
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
1897. MITCHELL, Donald G. AMERICAN LANDS AND LETTERS. Two Volumes. Illustrated. NY: Scribner's, 1897 & 1899. 8vos., decorative tan cloth, teg. First Editions. [BAL 13980 & 13984]. Signed presentation from Mitchell in each volume, each dated in the year of publication: the first presentation discusses the number of articles about the book tipped in by the former owner (of which there are several on the front pages of Vol. 1); the second discusses Mitchell's "worries" over gathering facts for the books and "putting them straight." With the former owner's name on rear pastedowns and a note stating that any pencil notations in the text are by Mitchell. Also, on the front pastedown of Vol. 1, is an initialed note from Mitchell beneath a photograph of an unidentified house. A most unusual set! Good (some wear covers). $250.00.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Antic Hay Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11512
- Title
- AMERICAN LANDS AND LETTERS
- Author
- MITCHELL, DONALD G
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1897
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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