New York City, New York U.S.A.: Henry Holt and Company, 1959. Book. Illus. by Al Hirschfeld; various. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover: Very Good+. Gilt on black cloth spine, vivid red boards with illustration. Spine has fading and mushed ends. Book edgewear has minor bumping, little wear at tips, thin dent on back. No Dust Jacket. Tight binding. Read with great care but has formerly dog-eared page corner. Contents: Clean. Markings: NONE located on page flip other than faded small stamping of prior owner - a prominent Wyoming family. FIRST EDITION (stated). Printing Number Line: None. Pub. Henry Holt and Company, 1959. Collectible. 341 pp. Illustrated with vintage B&W photographs. No unpleasant odors detected. Dependable seller. Satisfaction guaranteed. Carefully packaged. Prompt shipping includes USPS Tracking. Photos available upon request. ad683.

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Bookseller: Ate Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000359
Title: Belle Out of Order [FIRST EDITION]
Author: Belle Livingstone; Livingstone. Belle
Illustrator: Al Hirschfeld; various
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Place of Publication: New York City, New York U.S.A.
Date Published: 1959
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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Bookseller catalogs: Biography - Autobiography;

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