Archibald Rutledge The Man and His Books by Harmon, Dorothy Stone - 2003

Piedmont, South Carolina. Bookquest. Copyright 2003. HARDCOVER. (8.5 x 11 inches).. VG+/VG+ dj. Book appears read/consulted several times but NO names or writings, no spine creasing. Small quarto. Illustrated in black & white: photographs, facsimiles, reproductions. xvi. + 176pp. Dark chocolate cloth covers, gilt lettered spine. First Edition (Trade). Foreword by Jim Casada. Bibliography by David Cupka.

This book had its beginnings and was inspired by the great collection of of material from the estate of Dorothy Gaston who was Archibald Rutledge's personal secretary for many years. The author, Dorothy Stone Harmon, assembled the poems, letters, books, and photos to create a biographical profile of Archibald Rutledge, his life and his literary accomplishments. As an added bonus, when you purchase this book from me, I will include a COPY of my original photograph that appears in the front end pages, entitled, "The Rutledges at home." My photo was taken at Hampton in May 1967. It is probably, as far as we know, the last photo of Archibald and Alice taken together at Hampton while they were in good health. Within weeks after this photo was taken, Archibald broke his hip and the following year 1968 Alice passed away in Spartanburg, SC at the family home on Alabama street. Alice was brought back and buried in the Doar-Lucas cemetery near Awendaw at the old Walnut Grove plantation. The book is signed by… Read More

Bookquest, Incorporated, 2003. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Bookquest, Incorporated, 2003. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

BookQuest, 2003-11-30. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. 11x8x0. Hardcover First Edition with dust jacket in archival protective wrapper. Book appears unused. Clean, bright and tight. Professional packaging and prompt shipping.

BookQuest, 2003-12-01. Hardcover. Good.

BookQuest, 2003-12-01. Hardcover. Used:Good.