New York: Harper and Rowe, 1965. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Good Plus. Stated First Edition. This hardcover book is square and tight. The boards, spine and endpages are without damage. The gilt is pristine. No Remainder mark. Not Ex-Lib. The dustjacket is bright, being touched at the edges and extremititis. A bit of rubbing to the spine of the jacket. One previously taped (inexpertly) tear on front panel, along with another tear. Brodart protected (mininimizing second tear). Price clipped. This is a biography of a breed of Bostonian from the 1860's to 1960, detailing their remarkable literary and social lives.

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Bookseller: Next Chapter Books SC, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000379
Title: The Gentle Americans
Author: Howe, Helen
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Good Plus
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition.
Publisher: Harper and Rowe
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1965
Keywords: FIRST EDITIONS

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