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The Birds' Christmas Carol 67 pp. square 12mo (5 7/8 x 6 1/8 inches) - 1887

by Wiggin, Kate Douglas

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  • Signed
  • first

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San Francisco: C.A. Murdock & Co, 1887. First edition of the author's second book. 67 pp. Square 12mo (5-7/8 x 6-1/8 inches). Publisher's card wrappers printed and illustrated in red on front wrapper, original drab dust-jacket reproducing cover art in black. Book has minor foxing to the exterior, and is about Near Fine. Jacket is also Near Fine, with some very minor wear to the edges. First edition of the author's second book. 67 pp. Square 12mo (5-7/8 x 6-1/8 inches). In Rare Dust Jacket. Laid in are a signed half-tone photograph of Wiggin and a signed 2 page note by her (undated). Peter Parley to Penrod, p. 86; not in Tanselle, Book-Jackets
Used - Publisher's card wrappers printed and illustrated in red on front wrapper, original drab dust-jacket reproducing cover art in bl
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Details

  • Title The Birds' Christmas Carol
  • Author Wiggin, Kate Douglas
  • Binding 67 pp. Square 12mo (5-7/8 x 6-1/8 inches)
  • Edition First edition of the author's second book
  • Condition Used - Publisher's card wrappers printed and illustrated in red on front wrapper, original drab dust-jacket reproducing cover art in bl
  • Publisher C.A. Murdock & Co, San Francisco
  • Date 1887
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 322312

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