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The Dusantes (Signed by Frank Stockton & Jean Hersholt)

The Dusantes (Signed by Frank Stockton & Jean Hersholt)

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The Dusantes (Signed by Frank Stockton & Jean Hersholt)

by Stockton, Frank

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  • near fine
  • Paperback
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About This Item

NEW YORK: The Century Company, 1888. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hard Paper Wraps. Near Fine/Slipcased. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First Printing 1888. From the collection of Jean Hersholt--who was the Danish actor who played Heidi's grandfather in the original movie with Shirley Temple in the title role. A fine copy in original hard wrappers, uncut and protected over the years in a custom chemise and slipcase--which Hersholt had custom made. Besides acting, Hersholt was a noted collector and a noted translator of the works of Hans Christian Anderson into English (translated over 150 works). This copy is labeled with Hersholt's custom gold label and signed by him on the label at the top. In addition the custom chemise has a small sticker with the notation of "No. 576"--From the library of Jean Hersholt". "The Dusantes" is a follow up to the previous "The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine". Light age toning only. The chemise is fine in chocolate brown with a silk gold pull ribbon. The slipcase is quarter morocco leatherette and chocolate brown with gilt lettering of title, author and year of publication on spine- along with 5 ribs--- Medium edgewear and age toning to the spine with light rubbing on the chocolate brown boards--still a beautiful collectible copy in great condition from a noted actor and collector. 150 pp. with gilt decoration to the front and rear hard wrappers and ads to the inside covers. There is a small ink stamp (egg shape) with the name of Robert Beall, bookseller in "Washington City" which later became known as Washington D.C.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
cfe12634
Title
The Dusantes (Signed by Frank Stockton & Jean Hersholt)
Author
Stockton, Frank
Format/Binding
Hard Paper Wraps
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Slipcased
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First American Edition 1st Printing
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
The Century Company
Place of Publication
NEW YORK
Date Published
1888
Size
12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Keywords
FICTION HEIDI

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12mo
A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Morocco
Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Wrappers
The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...

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